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Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance

Season 1 Episode 3: The Medici Popes

In the next episode, Pope Leo X introduces a lucrative plan to sell indulgences, aiming to replenish the Vatican's finances in 1513. However, Martin Luther strongly disagrees with this commercialized approach.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Birth of a Dynasty

1. Birth of a Dynasty

Aired: Feb 10, 2004

A wealthy banker embarks on a European odyssey to uncover remnants of ancient...

Episode 2 The Magnificent Medici

2. The Magnificent Medici

Aired: Feb 10, 2004

A zealous monk named Savonarola seizes the opportunity created by Lorenzo de'...

Episode 3 The Medici Popes

3. The Medici Popes

Aired: Feb 17, 2004

In the next episode, Pope Leo X introduces a lucrative plan to sell indulgenc...

Episode 4 Power vs Truth

4. Power vs Truth

Aired: Feb 17, 2004

The next episode explores the fusion of art and science in Renaissance Italy,...

Main Cast

Ian Bustard

Ian BustardCardinal Giovanni de'Medici

Creators

Justin Hardy

Justin HardyDirector

Info about Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography