Rise and Fall of the Medici Dynasty

This animated history charts the rise and fall of the Medici, the banking family that reshaped Renaissance Florence. It follows how a merchant clan turned wealth into influence over art, politics and the church, then eventually lost its grip. Clear maps and narration trace the dynasty's ambitions across generations of Europe. It is a concise, engaging introduction to one of history's most powerful families. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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