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"The Medici were not loved; they were feared. The assassins aimed at the fear factor, hoping that the Florentines would conclude that they were not invincible and would flock to the Pazzi banner. Their mistake was to underestimate the raw courage of Lorenzo, who survived their attack, and to kill Giuliano, who might have been able to lead a successful defense." - Paul Strathern, "The Medici: Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance"

The assassination of Giuliano de' Medici was mentioned in several primary sources from the time period, including contemporary chronicles and letters. One of the most important primary sources is the "Diary of Luca Landucci," a Florentine wool merchant who witnessed the events of the Pazzi conspiracy and recorded them in his diary. Landucci's diary provides a detailed and vivid account of the conspiracy and the events leading up to the assassination of Giuliano de' Medici.

Other primary sources that mention the assassination of Giuliano de' Medici include the letters of the Medici family, particularly those of Lorenzo de' Medici and his mother, Lucrezia Tornabuoni. These letters provide insights into the personal reactions of the Medici family to the events of the conspiracy and the death of Giuliano.

It was also a significant event in the history of Florence, as it marked the beginning of a period of political instability and violence known as the "War of the Eight Saints." In the aftermath of the conspiracy, the Medici family consolidated their power and launched a ruthless campaign of revenge against their enemies, which included the execution of many of the conspirators and their supporters.

"The Pazzi conspiracy was a daring and ambitious plot that ultimately failed, but not before claiming the life of one of Florence's most beloved sons. Giuliano de' Medici was a true Renaissance prince, cultured, handsome, and beloved by all who knew him. His death was a tragedy for Florence and a blow to the cause of humanism and progress in Italy." - Christopher Hibbert, "The House of Medici: Its Rise and Fall"

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Who's afraid of little old me

Well you should be

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500 PICSPAMS CHALLENGE | #69

Medici Season 3

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(Almost) Every Costume Per Episode + Catherine de Medici's white gown with red sleeves in 1x02,3

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Your eyes seem to be expecting miracles I would be most honoured and willing to perform.

— Franz Kafka, Letters to Milena

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favorite i medici costumes | lorenzo’s purple tunic

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@perioddramasource: PERIOD DRAMA APPRECIATION WEEK

Day Six: Favourite Historical Era - The Italian Renaissance

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The Serpent Queen: Episode 1

↳ Medici Bitch

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500 PICSPAMS CHALLENGE | #52

Medici Season 2

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Then something terrible happened-the worst thing that could happen to someone like us-I feel in love

The Serpent Queen 1.01

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The Serpent Queen (1.01)

“Medici Bitch”

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Hello everyone! As you know tomorrow starz is gonna release the first episode of "THE SERPENT QUEEN". I’m gonna share my opinions as soon as I watch the episode (with ofc a spoiler warning ⚠️ )

You must know Catherine de' Medici is my favorite historical character and I've been reading about her for years now, I'm sure l'Il be mad at starz episode after episode, I guess we'll see.…I will be very happy to talk with everyone who is gonna watch the series and will want to share their opinion about it!!

P.S. I'm sure I'm gonna edit the series, if not for historical accuracy then for face claims for all the characters that are involved in (even tho the first inaccuracy of the series is Catherine's appearance itself: blonde-reddish blue eyed Medici excellence!!) but I could' ve accept a black haired Cath if they didn't portray her as a witch ;)⚜️

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These should be the titles of the first 4 episodes of THE SERPENT QUEEN:

Ep. 1 - “Medici Bitch” (are u kidding me?)

Ep. 2 - “To War Rather Than to Bed”

Ep. 3 - “The Price”

Ep. 4 - “A New Era”

Just disappointed about the first one, bitch who??

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New stills from THE SERPENT QUEEN (2022)

Credits: themoviesdb

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QUEEN CATHERINE DE’ MEDICI

Samantha Morton in a new promotional photo for The Serpent Queen (2022)

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CATHERINE DE MEDICI’S RELATIONSHIPS 1/?

The Women who raised the Lily of Florence and France ⚜️

Fan cast: Isolda Dychauk as Catherine (inspired by queenanneboleyn22 on ig), Essie Davis as Alfonsina, Joanne Whalley as Lucrezia, Matilda De Angelis as Clarice and Eliska Krenková as Maria