The political landscape of 16 th century Florence was defined by its power players, revolts and insurgencies, warring factions, and, perhaps most prominently, the Medici family. Once patrons of ...

A once-secret room, down the steps and under the Medici Chapels Museum in Florence, Italy, is still holding secrets. Who is the artist behind the sketches there? "Some people think this is the ...

Michelangelo was no longer a friend to this Medici Pope. In 1530 the artist had cowered beneath the tombs he had built for the Medici cousins, as Pope Clement VII laid siege to Florence. Michelangelo ...

A once-secret room, down the steps and under the Medici Chapels Museum in Florence, Italy, is still holding secrets. Who is the artist behind the sketches there? "Some people think this is the ...

Art fraud was a common occurrence in the Italian Renaissance. Even a young Michelangelo took part in such a scheme, long before he became known as one of the greatest artists of all time.

Michelangelo was no longer a friend to this Medici Pope. In 1530 the artist had cowered beneath the tombs he had built for the Medici cousins, as Pope Clement VII laid siege to Florence.