By 1427, they were the most powerful family in the city, and far richer than the Medici. They had been the patrons of genius and cultural icons, but the family was more interested in waging war ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In 16th-century Tuscany, the ruling Medici family sometimes received diplomatic gifts of Chinese blue-and ...

Caterina Maria Romola di Lorenzo de Medici was born in Florence on 13 April 1519. Her father was Lorenzo de Medici, Duke of Urbino and ruler of Florence and her mother was Madeleine de la Tour d ...

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During Vocations Awareness Week, Father David O’Brien calls on Catholics to nurture the response of young people to follow God’s call to priesthood and religious life.

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The Chicago Red Stars are getting a makeover. The National Women’s Soccer League team revealed a new name and crest Wednesday. Beginning in 2025, it will be known as the Chicago Stars Football ...

Now, many main roads and streets are closed, with detours in place. Sandra Perez said she and her family just moved into their home a little over two months ago. On Monday, they had to pack up ...

Instead of battling with the summer holiday crowds, visit Tuscany off-season to experience its magic from a new vantage point ...

By 1427, they were the most powerful family in the city, and far richer than the Medici. They had been the patrons of genius and cultural icons, but the family was more interested in waging war ...