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House of Secrets: The Many Lives of a Florentine Palazzo with author Dr. Allison Levy
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In this webinar, we will learn about the remarkable story of Palazzo Rucellai from behind its celebrated facade. The house, beginning with its piecemeal assemblage by one of the richest men in Florence in the 15th century, has witnessed endless drama, from the butchering of its interior to a courtyard suicide to champagne-fueled orgies on the eve of World War I to a recent murder on its third floor. We will step deep inside of this historic house, peering into its private spaces as well as into the lives that have played out under its roof for the past 600 years.
Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with a better understanding of this impressive structure and the historical narrative behind it.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Fascinating. I see a murder mystery possibility here. With some of the modern history, I started wondering about how Fascism took rook in Italy. I will take your 2 courses on this. The fact that Dr. Levy lived in these walls is amazing. I have ordered the book.
Fascinating. I see a murder mystery possibility here. With some of the modern history, I started wondering about how Fascism took rook in Italy. I will take your 2 courses on this. The fact that Dr. Levy lived in these walls is amazing. I have ordered the book.
I thought the seminar was very enjoyable!
History and Literature
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