40 Best Italy History Podcasts

1. Emperors of Rome

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'Great empires are not maintained by timidity.' - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans, Dr Caillan Davenport and Matt Smith.
Hosts Matt Smith, Dr. Rhiannon Evans, Dr.Caillan Davenport
Producer/Network La Trobe University
Email ****@latrobe.edu.au
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 10.5KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 53.9K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2014 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium

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Rating all the emperors of Rome in the history of the Roman Empire (sort of)
Hosts Rob, Jamie
Producer/Network Rob and Jamie
Email ****@outlook.com
Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 910Facebook 2.5KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 741 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

3. The Partial Historians

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Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series 'From the Foundation of the City' follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick's Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies...MORE Hosts Dr. Peta Greenfield, Dr. Fiona Radford
Producer/Network The Partial Historians
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 274Facebook 1.6KTwitter 16.6KInstagram 2.4K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Rebuilding The Renaissance

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This podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy's role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.MORE Host Rocky Ruggiero
Producer/Network Rocky Ruggiero
Email ****@rockyruggiero.com
Location Florence, Toscana, Italy
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 283Facebook 5.7KTwitter 659Instagram 5.7K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Italian Roots and Genealogy

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This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe!MORE Host Bob Sorrentino
Producer/Network Bob Sorrentino
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.6KTwitter 234 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

6. When in Rome

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A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. 'I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.' - Augustus.
Host Matt Smith
Producer/Network Matt Smith
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 525Facebook 10.5KTwitter 4K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Life Of Caesar

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Join veteran podcasters Ray Harris (The World War II Podcast) and Cameron Reilly (The Napoleon Bonaparte Podcast) as they go on a journey to discover the true story about the Caesars. WARNING: This podcast contains jokes, rude words and references to politics and religion. People easily triggered by such things should not listen. You poor snowflakes.MORE Hosts Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris
Producer/Network Cameron Reilly & Ray Harris
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 3.8KTwitter 609 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since May 2014 Get Email Contact

8. New Books in Italian Studies

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Interviews with Scholars of Italy about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/italian-studies
Producer/Network Marshall Poe
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 9KTwitter 16K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Dentro alla storia

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La storia raccontata in ordine cronologico da Ermanno Ferretti, in arte 'scrip', autore di 'Anche Socrate qualche dubbio ce l'aveva' e youtuber. Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dentro-alla-storia--4778249/support .MORE Producer/Network Ermanno Ferretti
Email ****@ermannoferretti.it
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10. The Italian Renaissance Podcast

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The Italian Renaissance Podcast takes you on an exciting journey into fifteenth and sixteenth century Italy, stepping beyond the bounds of general overviews of historical themes of the Renaissance, and diving deeply into interpreting how we understand the period today. Each episode provides an analysis of cultural giants, stories of drama and violence, masterworks of literature, but most importantly, the art...MORE Host Lawrence Gianangeli
Producer/Network Lawrence Gianangeli
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 141Facebook 309 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The History of Byzantium

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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Robin Pierson
Producer/Network thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com
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Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6.7KFacebook 12.4KTwitter 13.2KInstagram 8.3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since May 2012 Get Email Contact

12. Il podcast di Alessandro Barbero: Lezioni e Conferenze di Storia

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Lezioni e conferenze sulla Storia come non l'avete mai sentita. Il professor Alessandro Barbero racconta in modo avvincente e ricco di curiosità gli aspetti più o meno noti della storia, dal Medioevo all'Età Contemporanea. Raccolta non ufficiale a scopo divulgativo delle lezioni del prof. Alessandro Barbero al Festival della Mente di Sarzana, più conferenze e lezioni tratte da YouTube. Questo podcast è pubblicato senza alcuno scopo di lucro, e con il solo fine di rendere facilmente accessibili contenuti culturali già gratuiti. Richieste, segnalazioni et al...MORE Host Alessandro Barbero
Producer/Network A cura di: Fabrizio Mele
Email ****@barberopodcast.it
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 395 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. A History of Italy

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Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today...MORE Host Mike Corradi
Producer/Network Mike Corradi
Email ****@ahistoryofitaly.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 389 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. History of Pompey the Little, The by Francis Coventry (1725 - 1754)

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'Pompey, the son of Julio and Phyllis, was born A.D. 1735, at Bologna in Italy, a place famous for lap-dogs and sausages.' At an early age he was carried away from the boudoir of his Italian mistress by Hillario, an English gentleman illustrious for his gallantries, who brought him to London.The rest of the history is really a chain of social episodes, each closed by the incident that Pompey becomes the property of some fresh person. In this way we find ourselves in a dozen successive scenes, each strongly contrasted with the others...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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15. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 1 by Giorgio Vasari (1511 - 1574)

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The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, from Cimabue to Our Times, or Le Vite delle più eccellenti pittori, scultori, ed architettori, as it was originally known in Italian, is a series of artist biographies written by 16th century Italian painter and architect Giorgio Vasari, which is considered 'perhaps the most famous, and even today the most- read work of the older literature of art', 'some of the Italian Renaissance's most influential writing on art', and 'one of the founding texts in art history'...MORE Producer/Network LibriVox
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

16. The Renaissance Times

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The ultimate podcast about the Renaissance!
Hosts Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris
Producer/Network Cameron Reilly & Ray Harris
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 135Facebook 752 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

17. Characters and Events of Roman History

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In this captivating collection of lectures, renowned Italian historian and journalist Guglielmo Ferrero takes us on a journey through the complexities of Roman history as presented in his 1908 Lowell Lectures at the Lowell Institute in Boston. Ferrero delves into the moral and cultural decline of Rome, drawing poignant parallels to the societal issues faced by America and Europe during his time. He explores the lives and legacies of iconic figures from Julius Caesar to Nero, while also reflecting on the enduring lessons Rome offers for education today...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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18. Guelphs and Ghibellines- A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1250-1409

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Discover the tumultuous era of the High Middle Ages in Italy, from 1250 to 1409, where rival city-states engaged in relentless conflict. On one side were the Ghibellines, supporters of the Holy Roman Empire, and on the other, the Guelphs, aligned with the Papacy. Mercenary captains led bands of soldiers, some rising to power as despots over the very cities that hired them. Witness Florences rise, the oppressive rule of the Visconti in Milan, and the decline of Genoa after a devastating defeat by the mighty Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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19. Early Lives of Dante

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Delve into the fascinating early lives of Dante, as depicted in two biographical accounts penned by influential Florentine literary figures. Giovanni Boccaccio, a pioneering Italian poet renowned for his monumental work, The Decameron, was one of the first to employ the Italian vernacular in literature, like Dante himself. Lionardo Bruni, a respected historian and man of letters, drew inspiration from Boccaccios account but sought to correct what he saw as a misrepresentation of Dante - an over-emphasis on Beatrices influence...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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20. Disastri

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In questo podcast vi racconterò le storie dei maggiori disastri della storia del nostro Paese. Vicende che hanno segnato la memoria collettiva, ma anche il destino di chi vi si è trovato coinvolto. Racconterò le loro storie private, i loro nomi, le loro vite. E proverò a rispondere a due domande fondamentali: perché è successo? E soprattutto, si poteva evitare? Disastri è un'indagine narrativa tra i grandi eventi tragici della nostra storia: naufragi, incidenti, stragi, misteri rimasti senza risposta. Un racconto tra documenti, testimonianze, colpe e silenzi. 🎙️ Un nuovo episodio ogni 45 giorni. 🌐 Scopri di più su www.disastripodcast...MORE Producer/Network Niccolò Locati
Email ****@vois.fm
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21. The Dark Side Of Italy

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The Dark Side of Italy delves into the true stories that reveal the country's hidden heart — where beauty meets brutality, and history intertwines with crime.Each episode uncovers an Italian case that shaped its darker side: from the machinery of organized crime to the acts of isolated murderers, from the ghosts of forgotten victims to the minds that turned cruelty into identity.Written and narrated by Martina Scandagli, this podcast explores Italy's most disturbing truths with respect, clarity, and a deep sense of place.📩 Contact: ****@gmail.comMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Medici Podcast

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The Medici might not have the decadent drama of the Borgias, but they took center stage in the story of the formation of the modern Western world, from helping mold the Renaissance to trying to quell the Protestant Reformation to sponsoring and then trying to help shut up Galileo. This podcast looks at the story of the Medici and that of the fractured, tumultuous Italy they carved out a place in. Join us to see how a clan of middle-class bankers would up joining the ranks of European royalty and leaving a mark on the world.Website: https://medicipodcast.com/Venmo: @ Chad-Denton-15MORE Host Chad Denton
Producer/Network Chad Denton
Email ****@fastmail.com
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 51Facebook 72Twitter 22 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

23. I podcast di Fondazione ISEC

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Nata nel 1973 con lo scopo di raccogliere, conservare e valorizzare fonti e documenti sulla storia della Resistenza e del movimento operaio, Fondazione ISEC è diventata un punto di riferimento nazionale per chiunque sia interessato alle vicende della storia politica, economica e sociale dell'Italia contemporanea . All'originario nucleo documentario, nel tempo si sono aggiunti archivi di grandi imprese industriali, partiti ed esponenti politici, militanti e rappresentanti del mondo sindacale e associativo...MORE Producer/Network ISEC
Email ****@fondazioneisec.it
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24. The Monster of Florence - True Crime Doc

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THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE - True Crime: The Most Complete Investigation of Italy's Most Infamous Serial Killer Case. Dive into the chilling true story of one of the most terrifying unsolved mysteries in criminal history: The Monster of Florence. This true crime documentary offers the most detailed and comprehensive exploration ever made about the brutal series of murders that shocked Italy—and the world—for decades. Based on the critically acclaimed book 'The True Stories of the Monster of Florence' by Giacomo Brunoro and Jacopo Pezzan, this documentary goes far beyond the headlines.MORE Estimated listeners
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25. Storia d'Italia

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Podcast che ripercorre la lunga e complessa storia italiana, da Costantino fino ai nostri giorni, passando per il tardo impero, la tarda antichità, l'alto medioevo, l'Italia dei comuni e delle signorie, il rinascimento, i secoli delle dominazioni spagnola, francese e austriaca, il Regno e la Repubblica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Marco Cappelli
Producer/Network Marco Cappelli
Email ****@italiastoria.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 121Facebook 62.4KTwitter 3KInstagram 21.9K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Death of the Roman Republic

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A podcast chronicling the events, and people, that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic, and how it transformed into the Roman Empire.
Hosts Jacob, Cole, BP
Producer/Network DOTRR
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 28Twitter 313 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Ancient Rome Refocused

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History for the Brave!
Producer/Network Rob Cain
Email ****@ancientromerefocused.org
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 109 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact

28. The Roman Republic Podcast

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The story of the Roman Republic, one of the most complex and yet captivating of all ancient civilizations in history, will take us on a centuries-long journey that will intrigue you, inspire you, and initiate you into the world of Roman history.MORE Email ****@outlook.com
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Facebook 1 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

29. The Gentleman Ultra

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We bring nostalgia, history and tales from both within and beyond Calcio's four white lines. This is Italian Football through our eyes. This is the Gentleman Ultra.
Producer/Network The Gentleman Ultra
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 38Facebook 903Twitter 10.9KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

30. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

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Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political, and administrative structure.MORE Email ****@loyalbooks.com
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Facebook 5.9KTwitter 254Instagram 15 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

31. Audiobook Ancient Rome History: The House Of Optimus. DVX

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Ancient Rome is interesting, inspiring and full of dramatic events. In this podcast we will follow Marcus Optimus, leader of one of Rome's largest trading houses. During the reign of the Emperor Trajan, the Roman empire expanded to its greatest extent. It stretched from Iran in the east to Scotland in the west, from Germany and Belgium in the north to Algeria and Egypt in the south. Find the ebook on Google Books. Author: Roger Belusa. https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Roger_Belusa_The_House_of_Optimus_DvX?id=jUfCDgAAQBAJMORE Producer/Network Roger Belusa
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Twitter 2 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

32. Rome From Home

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Salve! Are you interested in the Ancient Romans? Then this is the perfect podcast for you! Rome From Home is a podcast which provides a snapshot into life in Ancient Rome, perfect for beginners and experts alike.MORE Producer/Network Audrey Nguyen
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Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

33. Qui si fa l'Italia

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Lorenzo Pregliasco e Lorenzo Baravalle raccontano i momenti che hanno fatto la storia dell'Italia a chi come loro non li ha vissuti.Un nuovo episodio di Qui Si Fa l'Italia esce in due parti tutti i mesi, il 27 del mese, su tutte le piattaforme.MORE Producer/Network Lorenzo Pregliasco e Lorenzo Baravalle
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 77 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Builders of United Italy by Rupert S. Holland (1878 - 1952)

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Holland 's provides us with an engaging history of the Unification ('Risorgimento') of Italy by exploring the lives of some of its most important figures: Alfieri, Manzoni, Gioberti, Manin, Mazzini, Cavour, Garibaldi, and Victor Emmanuel. - Summary by Ciufi GaleazziMORE Producer/Network ciesse
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35. Italy

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Take a captivating journey through the heart of Italy in this six-part series exploring its rich history, breathtaking art, irresistible cuisine, unforgettable cities, passionate people, and global influence. Whether you're a traveler, a dreamer, or just hungry for culture, this series brings Italy's spirit to life—one episode at a time. Discover more engaging podcasts at https://www.quietperiodplease.com/Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series! https://amzn.to/424pzouMORE Email ****@mac.com
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36. Italian Histories

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Join host Jordan Bradley on an exploration of the various regions and peoples of the Italian peninsula. Season 1 focuses on the lagoon and empire of Venice.
Producer/Network Jordan Bradley
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

37. Age of the Condottieri: A Short History of Mediaeval Italy from 1409-1530, The by Oscar Browning (18

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Italy from 1409 to 1530 is synonymous with the Renaissance, but this was also the age of the condottieri, Italian captains of mercenary companies and multinational armies who fought in the service of city states, monarchs, and the Pope. Some like Ludovico Sforza in Milan seized power and founded dynasties in their own right. The merchant princes of the Medici family reached their apogee in Lorenzo the Magnificent in Florence, but faltered in the Papacy; Leo X proved no match for Martin Luther and Clement VII was powerless to avert the sack of Rome in 1527...MORE Estimated listeners
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38. Cosa Resta

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'Cosa Resta' è il podcast di Will Media che racconta la storia di Falcone e Borsellino, i due magistrati che cambiarono per sempre la lotta alla mafia.
Producer/Network Will Media
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39. italian foods

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drinks in italy and its history
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