Episodes (4)

Birth of a Dynasty
S01E01 · Birth of a Dynasty

Jan 01, 2004

Europe, 1400: A continent torn apart by war and plague is dominated by the authority of the Catholic Church. In the towns and cities live merchants and entrepreneurs who sense that their world is changing. With increasing trade and wealth an appetite for enlightenment develops.No longer neglected in the shadows of the Church, classical philosophy, poetry, art and sculpture begin to reach a new audience. This is especially true in cosmopolitan cities like Florence, home of Cosimo de'Medici.

Magnificent Medici
S01E02 · Magnificent Medici

Jan 01, 2004

Florence, August 1466: Lorenzo de'Medici, the 17-year-old heir to the dynasty, foils a murderous plot against his father and saves his family from a coup d'etat. The Medici still dominate Florence, but now take extra precautions, picking a useful bride for Lorenzo. Clarice Orsini, a baron's daughter and cardinal's niece, brings connections, class, and military muscle to the Medici dynasty.

Medici Popes
S01E03 · Medici Popes

Jan 01, 2004

Florence, 1501: 26-year-old Michelangelo carves a giant masterpiece which will come to symbolize his struggle against a family he once adored. Raised from a young age alongside the Medici heirs he watched as they were cast into exile with a price on their heads. Now they are searching for a path back to power.

Power vs Truth
S01E04 · Power vs Truth

Jan 01, 2004

Florence, 1537: Alessandro de'Medici the Duke of Florence, lies murdered in his bed. His cousin is plucked from obscurity to lead Florence. He is just 17. His rivals think he's a puppet, but despite his youth, Cosimo de'Medici, the new Duke of Florence, is ambitious.

About

Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance Season 1 (2004) is released on Jan 01, 2004. Watch Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance is directed by Justin Hardy and created by Susan Horth with Massimo Marinoni and Peter Guinness.

As know as:

Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance, Empires: Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance, Medicit - renessanssin kummisedät, Medikoi, oi nonoi tis Anagennisis(transliterated title), Los Medici: Padrinos del Renacimiento

Countries:

United Kingdom, United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Lion Television, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), DeVillier Donegan Enterprizes

Official Site:

PBS (United States)

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