EPISODE · Sep 17, 2020 · 18 MIN
#90: The House of Medici
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
"He it is who decides peace and war… He is king in all but name.” Quote about Cosimo de' MediciThe Medici family rose to power in Florence in the 1400s, and controlled the city for a large part of the Renaissance. Their legacy lives on through much of the art, culture, and architecture that we now take for granted.In this episode we tell the story of how they rose to power and developed the idea of modern philanthropy.In today's episode we cover:The founding of the Medici bankThe bank and the Vatican CityCosimo de Medici: "The Father of The Fatherland"Patronage of the artsLorenzo The MagnificentThe attempted assassination of Lorenzo in front of 10,000 peopleBeing held prisoner by the King of NaplesThe Medici entering the Vatican CityMaking marriage matchesThe legacy of The MediciFull interactive transcript and key vocabulary available on the website www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/the-house-of-mediciJoin the conversation:instagram.com/leonardoenglishappfb.me/leonardoenglishappJoin the Leonardo English community: community.leonardoenglish.comMore about Leonardo English and the English for Curious Minds podcastLearning English shouldn't be boring. It should open your mind.English Learning for Curious Minds is a podcast aimed at intermediate level English speakers and above, where listeners learn fascinating things about the world while learning English.There's no small-talk, no boring grammar exercises or vocabulary drills.You'll learn English by listening, by hearing real conversations and real English, spoken by native speakers, and at a speed you can understand.You can become a member of Leonardo English and get access to every podcast, transcripts, key vocabulary, an exclusive community, and be able to participate in members-only live sessions.Discover a more interesting way to improve your English at leonardoenglish.com/subscribe ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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The Medici family rose to power in Florence in the 1400s, and controlled the city for a large part of the Renaissance. Their legacy lives on through much of the art, culture, and architecture that we now take for granted. In this episode we tell the story of how they rose to power and developed the idea of modern philanthropy. Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com
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