Florence, the Athens of Italy, had banished the Medici family, after having put them in power, and had just burned Savonarola at the stake, after having regarded him as an idol and a prophet.

The Renaissance (circa 1400-1600) is one of the most famous periods in history. And when you think 'Renaissance', one place comes to mind - Italy. Watch all your favourite ABC programs on ABC iview.

Why did Italian city states grow and become wealthy at the beginning of the Renaissance? Trade was a major factor that led to wealth for city states. As a result of its geographical location, Italy ...

During the Renaissance, Italian Jews first had to wear a yellow round badge on their chest, and then later, a yellow beret. The discriminatory marks were a widespread phenomenon with serious ...

This brief chapter of art history is often overlooked. Now, an exhibition in New York City makes a strong argument for the ...

The drawings, sketches and cartoons in this sensational exhibition at the King's Gallery provide a glimpse behind the scenes ...

Buckingham Palace has been home to countless exhibitions that explore the history of the British royal family through art ...

For centuries Italy has been the heart of Western Civilization, with artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, ...

Speculum, Vol. 96, Issue. 1, p. 156. A primary mode for the creation and dissemination of poetry in Renaissance Italy was the oral practice of singing and improvising verse to the accompaniment of a ...

With nearly 5,000 miles of coastline, Italy and its islands are home to hundreds of beautiful beaches, though they may not be the typical sandy spots you're used to. Sure, globetrotters visit ...

No single supplement. Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance, which helped cement Italy's role at the forefront of scientific endeavour – from Brunelleschi and ...