Cold Case: History

S01E04 The Dagger in the Cathedral of Florence - The Medici Case

In Renaissance Florence, the Medici family held significant power over both politics and the economy. To undermine their influence, the longstanding Pazzi family plots to assassinate brothers Giuliano and Lorenzo de Medici. Their attempt is only partially successful, resulting in the capture of those involved and a wider hunt for the conspirators. Fast forward to today, and Florence Kasumba, alongside historians like Marcello Simonetta, delves into this historical event, piecing together evidence from fields such as medicine, psychology, and art history to uncover the truth.