The Renaissance

Short History Of...

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🗓️ 4 June 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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The Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries was a time of rediscovery. With Florence as its epicentre, it saw a revival of the art, culture and philosophy of ancient Greek and Rome, triggering huge shifts in creativity and thought. But what prompted such a hugely influential movement? Who drove its development, and how did its ideas spread with such unprecedented speed? And, if it weren’t for the great thinkers, artists and inventors of the Renaissance, would we still be living in the Dark Ages? This is a Short History of the Renaissance. Written by Emma Christie. With thanks to Catherine Fletcher, Professor of History at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of The Beauty and the Terror: an Alternative History of the Italian Renaissance. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Fancy a fever tree in a glass with ice and rum.
0:06.0	You thought I was going to say gin, didn't you?
0:09.0	But I'm talking about fever tree ginger beer,
0:12.0	made from three gingers for that perfect blend of freshness, sweetness and spiciness,
0:18.0	delicious with rum or on its own.
0:21.0	Fever tree ginger beer mix with the best.
0:27.0	Mmm, that spices things out.
0:33.0	It's April 26, 1478.
0:36.0	In the heart of Florence, thousands of well-dressed worshipers
0:39.0	are making their way towards the white and pink marble walls of the cathedral.
0:44.0	Their eyes are drawn upwards to its monumental red-tiled dome.
0:48.0	Inside the bell tower, strong men tug the ropes in practiced unison,
0:53.0	calling the faithful to mass.
0:56.0	Two well-respected noblemen join the bustling crowd moving inside,
1:00.0	each holding one hand inside their velvet cloaks.
1:04.0	They're breathing heavily and sweating despite the morning chill.
1:09.0	Inside, the vast space of the cathedral is dimly lit by flickering candles.
1:15.0	It's Easter Sunday, so within a few minutes the pews are packed.
1:19.0	But the two noblemen hang back and stay standing, biting their time.
1:25.0	The crowd quietens, and now all eyes are on the priest.
1:29.0	He begins his sermon, speaking about hope, resurrection and new beginnings.
1:34.0	His booming voice echoes of the stone walls as the noblemen make their way forward.
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