Guns, Books & Cannoli

Once upon a time in Urbino: A mercenary and a Gentleman


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In this episode, while Giulia is busy, Raffaele will tell you the story of a Renaissance warchief: if you know your art history you've probably already seen his face, but few know his name and his importance in warfare, history and culture.

We're talking about Federico da Montefeltro, and his adventures will introduce you to a legendary era: one in which on every hill there was a castle barring your way to glory and immortality, one in which even if you were the most respected soldier of fortune you had to balance your military prowess with mathemathics, cunning, politics, religion, and entrust your legacy to painters that could bring your mortal effigie in the next eras, in order to preserve your memory against the grudges of the most enduring institution on Earth.

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Guns, Books & CannoliBy Raffaele and Giulia, from Italy with love :)