
About this episode
To celebrate the 200th anniversary episode, which coincided with the 8th anniversary, we decided to hear from you, dear constant listener to create a special episode to celebrate this great milestone with many more hopefully to come.
As well as greetings, we'll hear about:
Sieges vs Battles
Moving Michelangelo artwork
An influential writer at the court of pope Leo X
The legend of the heart of bricks hidden among the alleyways of Venice
A warning from the lovely town of Carpi
The story of the unsung police hero Salvatore and his role in the notorious 1984 train bombing by the Sicilian Mafia and far-right terrorist organisations
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