Category: books and movies

Reading books about history is a great way to learn more about a place before visiting it. And if you want to understand the past of Florence, you must learn more about the Medici, the family that really shaped the city. Here are some of the best books about the Medici of Florence, written in the last years. There are

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Michelangelo Buonarroti: one of the biggest artists of all times, a man who lived a long, full and adventurous life, and an inspiration for people for more than 500 years. If you want to learn more about him and hist art, there are many good books to read, and I have picked the best books on Michelangelo (and my favorite

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Leonardo da Vinci is an inspiration for people all over the world since 500 years. So many books were written about him, and many others were made publishing his notes, drawings and paintings. I am often asked what are my favorite or the best books about Leonardo da Vinci and which ones I would recommend. So I have put together

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