Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

While today the Italian city of Siena is known mainly for its Palio horse race, in the first half of the 14th century, Siena was one of Europe’s most important cities and medieval Florence’s main political, economic, and artistic rivals. Join Dr. Rocky for this free webinar wh...

Dr. Joseph Luzzi

In this presentation, Professor Joseph Luzzi explores how a Florentine orphanage rescued thousands of children and revolutionized childhood education amid the splendor of Renaissance art.
The story begins with the abandonment of the newborn Agata Smeralda on February 5, 1445, in...

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

The Italian region of Tuscany is celebrated world-wide for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, astounding artistic patrimony, great food, and excellent wine. Join Dr. Rocky as he counts down the top 10 greatest things to do, see, drink, or eat in Tuscany!

Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

St. Francis of Assisi is one of the best known and most loved saints in the Catholic Church. Not surprisingly, he was often represented in Italian Renaissance art by artists such as Giotto, Donatello, Bellini, Titian, and Caravaggio - just to name a few. Join Dr Rocky for this...

As tourist season kicks off into high gear, the streets, museums, and restaurants of Florence, Italy, will be filled to the breaking point. Fortunately, there are still many beautiful places in the city that social media has not discovered. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar as he explores the hidde...

In Refutation of Machiavelli's "The Prince"- Giovanni Botero's "Della Ragion di Stato (Reason of State) with Dr. Balbina Y. Hwan

with Dr. Balbina Y. Hwan

In his iconic work “The Prince,” Niccolò Machiavelli argued that a ruler could not govern morally and also be successful. In fervent respons...

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 ...

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

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!