The Story of Italy: Rome, Renaissance, and the Birth of Modern Europe — Fexingo History
The Medici Bank: How a Family of Bankers Financed the Renaissance — Fexingo History
This episode details the history of the Medici Bank, founded by Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici in 1397. It covers the bank's financial innovations, political influence, patronage of the arts, and eventual decline, highlighting its role in shaping the Renaissance and modern Europe.