Welcome! I'm so excited to dive into the history of the House of Medici with you. To help me tailor our conversation to exactly what you find most fascinating, what brings you to learning about the Medici family? Do you have a specific angle in mind—like their art patronage, banking empire, or political power?

I would love to help tailor our journey straight to that incredible bond between Michelangelo and his patrons.

Before we get there, we need to ask a quick question to help set the stage. What specifically draws you to Michelangelo's connection with the Medici—are you interested in his early days in Lorenzo's sculpture garden, the monumental commissions he did for them, or how political conflicts altered their relationship?