Florence vs. Rome - Battle of the Renaissance Cities
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1h 12m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
While Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance, Rome would produce some of the Renaissance’s greatest masterpieces. Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar as he explores the extraordinary art, architecture, and history of these two cities and decides which of the two should be considered the “Capital of the Renaissance.”
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