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What Makes Republics FALL? | Beforecast Episode 6 with Ada Palmer

Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss the historical republics of the Renaissance, how they worked, and what makes a republic, historical

We're all Machiavellian. We Just Don't Realize it. | Beforecast Episode 5 with Ada Palmer

Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss the ethics of Machiavelli, how people perceived virtue in the Renaissance, and which of Machiavelli'

Why did Machiavelli love this city so much?

Why did Machiavelli love this city so much? | Beforecast Episode 4 with Ada Palmer Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Why Niccolo Mac

What was life really like in Renaissance Florence? | Beforecast Episode 3 with Ada Palmer

Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss the city of Florence at the time of Machiavelli's life, and how the almost-mythical city wasn't all

Why Machiavelli's The Prince WASN'T written for us - Beforecast Episode 2 with Ada Palmer

Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Machiavelli, the mythical Renaissance figure whose true story is much different than public opinion

Machiavelli ISN'T who you think he is - Beforecast Episode #1 with Ada Palmer

Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Machiavelli, the mythical Renaissance figure whose true story is much different than public opinion