The History of Florence: From Roman City to Medieval Republic

The History of Florence: From Roman City to Medieval Republic follows Florence from the fall of Roman rule to the rise of the medieval commune.This long-form history documentary covers Roman Florence, Fiesole, the Guidi and Alberti families, the growth of Calimala, the conquest of the contado, the city’s armed family compounds, and the feud that led to the murder of Buondelmonte de’ Buondelmonti.A source-led history of medieval Florence, early Tuscan politics, trade, castles, noble families, and the origins of the Florentine Republic.The illustrated version of this episode is available on YouTube at The Plutarchian.