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Oct 1, 2024 · The House of Medici (English: / ˈmɛdɪtʃi / MED-itch-ee, UK also / məˈdiːtʃi / mə-DEE-chee; [ 4 ]Italian: [ˈmɛːditʃi]) was an Italian banking family and political dynasty that first consolidated power in the Republic of Florence under Cosimo de' Medici during the first half of the 15th century.
4 days ago · In Rome, the Orsini family allied themselves with Ferrante's son Alfonso, and therefore their rivals the Colonna family supported the Pope in the street fighting that ensued. [42] Ferrante reacted by seizing the fiefs of the barons, and, when the two parties met to negotiate a settlement, Ferrante had them arrested, and eventually executed.
3 days ago · Charles I (early 1226/1227 – 7 January 1285), commonly called Charles of Anjou or Charles d'Anjou, was a member of the royal Capetian dynasty and the founder of the second House of Anjou.
Oct 1, 2024 · Territorial rivalry between Innocent’s family and the Orsini family led to rioting and finally open warfare in the streets of Rome in 1204, during which siege machines destroyed many ancient buildings.
5 days ago · It owes its preservation to its conversion into a fortress for one of the quarrelsome clans of the Middle Ages. Converted into a palace for the Orsini family in the 16th century, it remains private property.
1 day ago · Gorgeous backdrops like the 15th-century Italian Castello Orsini-Odescalchi, a soaring score, lavish costumes, and a second-season appearance by Sean Bean add to the texture of this compelling...
Oct 1, 2024 · On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, surrounded by family and beloved friends, Michael J. "Mike" Orsi passed peacefully after a prolonged battle with ALS. Michael was preceded in death by his adoring...
3 days ago · Sing me the Summer. By Jane Godwin & Alison Lester. “Always in Autumn a soft golden light. Here is the day… and here is the night.” Two powerhouse Australian children’s authors collaborated to create this melodic picture book that celebrates the magic of day and night throughout the changing seasons.
5 days ago · Despite the advances in medical science, the epidemic of infectious diseases has faced serious challenges to the health system of countries, so the purpose of this study was to identify obstacles and management strategies to prepare for planning preventive measures and better care in dealing with infectious diseases in hospitals. Method.
5 days ago · Former Sen. Angel "Sonny" Orsini died Tuesday at age 48 after a cancer battle. His brother Buddy Orsini confirmed his death Tuesday night. Sonny Orsini was diagnosed with oral cancer just before...
