The Greatest Architect of the 20th Century
And why he's hardly known outside of Italy...
Hey there,
Yesterday we were supposed to send out a deep-dive article on the first seven kings of Rome — but due to family-related health issues, we were unable to get it out as planned.
This is definitely an article we plan to share with you soon. But for now, please accept our apologies, and allow us to offer you the opportunity to watch out a highlight from our Member’s Only Video Archive — made free now for all to view:
The Greatest Architect of the 20th Century
In today’s stream, we discuss the incredible work of Marcello Piacentini — from his work in Fascist Italy to the United States, Europe, and even the shores of Africa. We show you his designs for the Empire State Building, take you on street-view tours of the cities he planned, and much more.
In case you’re not aware, we record these streams live each Thursday on X, and then take them down and upload them for our premium members to watch on replay. You can access our entire back catalog here — but here are some of our personal highlights:
Tracing Marco Polo's Journey to the Ends of the Earth
In this video we trace Marco Polo’s journey from Venice to Beijing — and everywhere in between. You’ll get to see the mountains he climbed, the deserts he crossed, and the seas he traversed.
How to Run a Kangaroo Court
Today we look the trial of King Louis XVI, and how it ushered in the modern world as we know it. First hand accounts and quotes from the trial walk you through the fateful court hearings.
The Making of a Master
We discuss the life and career of Raphael Santi, starting with his humble beginnings in Urbino and culminating in his triumphant Stanza della Segnatura, a room in which The School of Athens is just one of the many wonders.
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Have a great rest of your weekend, and we’ll see you next week. And if you’re a part of our Praetorian Guard, don’t forget that our monthly call is today at 4:30pm ET!
Best,
-Evan & James