The Sack of Rome: A Devastating End to the Renaissance Era
On May 6th, 1527, Spanish and German troops sacked Rome during the Italian Wars, marking the end of the Renaissance era in the city. The brutal attack was led by…
1503: The Challenge of Barletta – A Triumph of Italian Valor
1503: The Challenge of Barletta The Challenge of Barletta, held on February 13, 1503, was a jousting tournament between 13 Italian and 13 French knights near Barletta, Italy. This event…