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A History of Italy

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. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and laugh at battles over a bucket, rude names, naughty priests and popes, rabbits winning sieges, doves

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43:04

Special: Anti-Judaism in Medieval Italy - The case of...

A History of Italy ·

2022/05/31

We explore a tragic travesty of justice as we look into the anti-jewish case of Simonino da Trento, a young boy who was found dead in 1475 and whose murder was blamed on the local Jewish community with no tangible proof, leading to their very rapid trial and execution.

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32:25

Recap 06: Episode 101 - 136

A History of Italy ·

2022/05/25

After quite a long tour (36 episodes) we take our routine look back to recap what we have been over, moving around Italy and back and forth in time

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17:49

136 - Savoy from count to duke to pope (1391 - 1451)

A History of Italy ·

2022/05/10

We follow little count Amedeo VIII as he comes to power and manages to not only expand, consolidate and organise first his county and then duchy, but even has a go at being pope for a while!

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17:48

Anti-mafia martyrs - Pio La Torre, the mafia fighting...

A History of Italy ·

2022/05/03

We take a look at the life and struggle of Sicilian communist party leader Pio La Torre, who spent his whole life trying to oppose Cosa Nostra for the good of the opressed, even when it meant going against his own party.

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42:11

F100: Before Evil - Interview with Brandon Gauthier...

A History of Italy ·

2022/04/26

As we finish celebrating the 77th anniversary of our liberation from the Fascist government and Nazi occupiers, I talk to author Brandon Gauthier about his new book, which explores the early lives of notirious dictators such as Hitler, Stalin and Kim.

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19:19

135 - Savoy - different coloured counts and a murder...

A History of Italy ·

2022/04/12

We continue catching up with the house of Savoy picking up in 1255 and, after some zig-zagging succession, see the "colourful" green count Amedeo VI and then try to discover what really happened to his son, Amedeo VII the Red count, as the counts slowly continue to expand their lands and influence in France and north-west Italy.

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07:34

Announcement: 200th upload, new platform, new logo...

A History of Italy ·

2022/04/05

We have reached the 200th upload ( regular episodes plus extras) and have moved to a new platform. To celebrate this as well as my 45th birthday we are unveiling the new "A History of Italy" logo

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17:54

134 - Piedmont and the rise of the house of Savoy

A History of Italy ·

2022/03/22

We catch the region of piedmont up to the 13th century and then start to take a look at the rise of the house of Savoy, beginning with its founder Umberto Biancamano, he of the white hand (for some reason).

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26:23

F100: 03b The occupation of Fiume part 02

A History of Italy ·

2022/03/15

The second part of our chat on the occupation of Fiume where we look at the occupation itself and the life of D'Annunzio after the endeavor

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20:15

F100: 03a The occupation of Fiume - part 01

A History of Italy ·

2022/03/08

We draw a profile of the Italian poet and activist Gabriele D'Annunzio up to the time in which he takes command of an expedition to take the city of Fiume, the current day Croatian city of Rijeka. We take a look at his extreme lifestyle of women, drugs and excesses such as being the first recognised Italian toappear naked in a photo! We also have a look at the situation in Italy between WWI and the expedition to Fiume in 1919.

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27:20

F100 Memories of Ukraine - an Italian ode to Odessa

A History of Italy ·

2022/03/01

In honour of the Ukrainian people, I look back at my fond memories of Ukraine in the "Italian" city of Odessa.

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18:35

133 – catching up with Genoa… again (1310 – 1442)

A History of Italy ·

2022/02/22

and 15th century Genoa to catch up on all their wars with Venice and the Aragonese as well as all the internal infighting between the various Doria, Spinola, Fieschi, Grimaldi and Campofregaso for which external rulers are constantly called in, the, Anjou, Milan, France, Monferrato, milan again and so on.

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35:55

F100: The crystallisation of totalitarianism

A History of Italy ·

2022/02/08

We take a break from our narrative of the history of Fascism to talk about the definition of Totalitarianism with Jackson Van Uden. Jackson is a Historian, Author and Podcaster. He hosts the History with Jackson YouTube channel and Podcast where he speaks about History from across the ages, and interviews historians about their research. As an author he has written several articles on a variety of different topics and has also recently published a book entitled the ’The Crystallisation of

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24:18

132 The end of the Visconti- how to lose a duchy

A History of Italy ·

2022/02/02

Filippo Maria Visconti, now sole Duke of Milan, has a bit of time to take a breather, before the chaos of the wars of Lombardy vs Venice and Florence, with special guest stars

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19:27

131 – Milan, chaos in the duchy (1402 – 1412)

A History of Italy ·

2022/01/26

After the untimely death of the first duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, the duchy is thrown into turmoil as the widow, Caterina Visconti attempts to hold onto the realm of her sons, Giovanni Maria and Filippo Maria through internal intrigue and external military pressure from Florence, Venice and many others trying to take advantage of Milan's moment of weakness.

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20:46

130 – The father of the father of the nation: the...

A History of Italy ·

2022/01/13

We follow the life and times of Giovanni di Bicci De Medici, shrewd banker and able politician as he navigates the complicated waters of early 15th century Florentine politics as the republic prepares to kick of an age of unprecedented cultural renewal: the Renaissance

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52:52

4th anniversary episode

A History of Italy ·

2022/01/04

We celebrate our 4th anniversary by announcing a new podcast: The K-Rock Chelsea Hotel; the 1 millionth global listen and a guest episode about 14th century Italy on The History of England podcast.

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20:16

Re-release: 129 – Catherine of Siena – Medieval UN...

A History of Italy ·

2021/12/29

In this episode we follow the last part of the life of St Catherine of Siena as her fame and influence grows to International levels and she deals with princes and popes alike, going through the war of the eight saints, the Ciompi revolt and the Great Western Schism, all the while battling against her own body.

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10:38

Happy Whatever episode

A History of Italy ·

2021/12/25

Just to wish you a Merry Christmas, happy Kwanza, Sol Invictus, Saturnalia, to hope you had a good Diwali or Hanukah and in general to wish you a merry whatever this period is for you, even if it's nothing at all.We come bearing audio gifts!AUGURI

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19:43

129 – Catherine of Siena – Medieval UN ambassador

A History of Italy ·

2021/12/21

In this episode we follow the last part of the life of St Catherine of Siena as her fame and influence grows to International levels and she deals with princes and popes alike, going through the war of the eight saints, the Ciompi revolt and the Great Western Schism, all the while battling against her own body.

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