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Florence

Definition

Florence is a city in central Italy that was the birthplace of the Renaissance. It was known for its culture, politics, economy, and being home to many influential figures like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

Analogy

Think of Florence as Silicon Valley during the Renaissance period - it's where all the 'big things' were happening. Just like how today's tech giants are born in Silicon Valley, back then, revolutionary ideas in art, science and politics were being born in Florence.

Related terms

Medici Family: A powerful Italian family that ruled Florence during much of the Renaissance. They were great patrons of arts and humanism.

Humanism: An intellectual movement during the Renaissance that focused on studying classical texts, human potential & achievements.

Dante Alighieri: A major Italian poet from Florence who wrote "The Divine Comedy", which is considered one of world literature’s greatest masterpieces.