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The Pazzi Conspiracy: Blood in Florence
On April 26, 1478, the Duomo of Florence echoed with the sound of church bells and the screams of two men dying at the altar. This episode explores the Pazzi Conspiracy, a brutal attempt to overthrow the Medici dynasty during High Mass. We examine how Jacopo de' Pazzi and Francesco de' Pazzi, backed by Pope Sixtus IV, plotted to assassinate Lorenzo and Giuliano de' Medici. While Giuliano was killed instantly, Lorenzo escaped into the sacristy, armed only with a dagger and his wits. The aftermath saw a city turn on its own citizens, leading to public executions and the permanent…
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