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Rebuilding The Renaissance podcast will explore the development of the art, architecture, culture and history in Italy, from ancient Roman times through the Renaissance. Listeners will develop an understanding of Italy’s role in the development of Western civilization and an ability to appreciate and understand works of art in their historical context.

"No one brings the Renaissance to life better than Rocky"

- Valoreev

"No one brings the Renaissance to life better than Rocky"

- Historywrocky

"No one brings the Renaissance to life better than Rocky"

- Treskovich

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Florence Other Italian Cities Rome Venice

Episode 7: Rome – Constantine and Christianity

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: This episode will address the rise of Christianity in the Roman world and the critical role that Emperor Constantine played in its success and changing the world forever....

Episode 6: Rome – The Pantheon

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: In this episode, we examine and analyze the ancient Roman temple that has been described as the most perfectly designed architectural monument in history....

Episode 5: Rome – Bread and Circus

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: This episode examines that most decadent period in ancient Roman history when emperors provided both lavish foods and spectacular entertainment to the citizens of Rome....

Episode 4: Rome – Blood Sport

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: In this episode we examine the jaw-dropping spectacles and bloody contests that took place inside of the Colosseum....

Episode 3: Rome – The Colosseum

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: This episode analyzes the architecture and reconstructs the engineering marvels of the mother of all amphitheaters....

Episode 2: Rome – Julius Caesar and the Dawn of Empire

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: This episode recounts and analyzes the rise to power of Julius Caesar and the transformation of the Roman Republic into an Empire....

Episode 1: Rome – The Foundation Myth

Posted: March 20th, 2019

Episode Info: This episode examines the foundation myth of Ancient Rome and how it reflects those critical historical and social factors that contributed to making Rome the most absolute empire in history....

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"We recently traveled to Florence with our twin daughters and we wanted them to experience the rich art history of Florence in a more personalized basis. We were grateful that Rocky agreed to this assignment. His Knowledge, love and enthusiasm for the arts was contagious. It was the highlight of our trip!"

Alan L. Rivera

CFO and General Counsel, Millbrook Capital Management, Inc.

"Rocky is a favorite and one of the best art historians we’ve ever used. He has led our family on occasion where are high school and college kids praised how Rocky made art "interesting" and "relevant", while his interactive style held everyone’s attention"

Michael Chesser

President and Founder Chesser Group Inc., Los Angeles CA

"I can say that Rocky Ruggiero is the best among the very best. I have yet to encounter a more precise, informative and commanding teacher or conductor through the beauty and magnificence of Florence and Italy"

Peter Weller

Actor, Director, Writer, Musician, Scholar