573. The Medici: Lorenzo the Magnificent (Part 2)

In this episode of "The Rest Is History," Tom and Dominic delve into the life of Lorenzo the Magnificent and the Pazzi Conspiracy. They discuss Lorenzo's upbringing, his marriage, and his extravagant lifestyle, contrasting him with his more cautious predecessors. The hosts explore the political intrigue of Renaissance Florence, highlighting the rivalry between the Medici and the Pazzi families, as well as Pope Sixtus IV's involvement in the plot to assassinate Lorenzo and his brother Giuliano. The episode culminates in a dramatic retelling of the Pazzi Conspiracy's execution during high mass and its aftermath, setting the stage for Lorenzo's daring gamble to save Florence in the next episode.