Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Leonardo da Vinci is often described as history’s greatest universal genius. He produced some of the most beautiful and famous paintings ever created. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he counts down Leonardo’s top 10 works of art.

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the history and legacy of the Medici family in Florence from their rather modest beginnings to their ascendancy to rulers of Tuscany. The Medici were not only great patrons of the arts, but also major geopolitical players a...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

The early Renaissance period in Florence, Italy, producesdsome of history’s most celebrated works of art. Artists such as Donatello, Brunelleschi, Fra Angelico, Ghiberti, and Botticelli resurrected the classical world through their distinct artistic style. Join Dr. Rocky for t...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he examines the five most important and influential families of the Italian Renaissance. From the celebrated Medici of Florence, to the Sforza of Milan, the Gonzaga of Mantua, the Farnese of Parma, to the Este of Ferrara, these five families ...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Whether it’s ancient Etruscan, Greek or Roman, few places in the world have an archeological heritage as rich as Italy. Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar as he counts down Italy’s top 10 archeological sites!

In 1515, Medici Pope Leo X commissioned Raphael to produce a series of 16 full-scale cartoons from which an equal number silver and gold-threaded tapestries were to be produced in Brussels. The final location of the tapestries was the Sistine Chapel and would have allowed Raphael’s work to be mea...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

Measuring more than 1 ½ football fields in length and requiring nearly 6 generations to build, the Duomo of Florence is one of the world’s greatest churches. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will explore the beautiful architecture and dramatic building history of this ...