The once-great Medici name, synonymous with power and artistry, crumbled under Piero de Medici's rule as he faltered where his father, Lorenzo the Magnificent, had thrived. Listen in as we navigate through the events of his precipitous surrender to Charles VIII and the subsequent exile that left Florence teetering on the brink of a new era. Our narrative casts light on the city's desperate struggle to uphold a republican stance and its fierce determination to keep the Medici from regaining control.

Feel the zeal of Girolamo Savonarola's fiery sermons that echoed through the streets of a city searching for its soul. Our episode walks you through Savonarola's journey from an obscure preacher to the magnetic prophet who championed moral revival during one of Florence's darkest hours. We'll dissect his vehement crusade against decadence and corruption and his central role amidst the French occupation. As we explore Savonarola's rise to influence and his unnerving prophecies of divine retribution, prepare to gain insights into how one man's zealous vision left an indelible mark on Florence's identity and its place in the annals of history.

Resources
Scourge and Fire: Savonarola and Renaissance Florence by Lauro Martines

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