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…
The Battle of Novara: Shifting Power Dynamics in Renaissance Italy
1500: The Battle of Novara on 8th April 1500 was a significant conflict in the Italian Wars, where King Louis XII of France faced off against Duke Ludovico Sforza of…