For episode 32, Kate takes on Italy's early history, as the country changes hands several times and uninvited neighbours drop in for a visit. 

Main sources used:

https://www.insightguides.com/destinations/europe/italy/historical-highlights
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17435616
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/07/eust.html
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/08/eustc.html
https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20111019153937351
https://www.britannica.com/place/Italy/Condition-of-the-Italian-kingdom