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  Why did Machiavelli love this city so much? 30.09.2026 1t 8min

  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 Machiavelli, so often mischaracterized as self-serving, dedicated his entire life to a single city. Why he loved it and refused to go elsewhere, even when leaving could have made him rich beyond his wildest dreams. Thanks for listening! We have so many topics to discuss on Machiavelli and the Renaissance, all ideas are welcome :)
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  What was life really like in Renaissance Florence? | Beforecast Episode 3 with Ada Palmer 22.09.2026 1t 23min

  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 it appears to be on the surface. Thanks for watching! We have so many topics to discuss on Machiavelli and the Renaissance, all ideas are welcome :) Links: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/adapalmer
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  Why Machiavelli's The Prince WASN'T written for us - Beforecast Episode 2 with Ada Palmer 15.09.2026 1t 14min

  Historian Ada Palmer and Journalist & Podcaster Adam Davidson discuss Machiavelli, the mythical Renaissance figure whose true story is much different than public opinion would have you believe. In this episode the two discuss a letter that Machiavelli wrote in exile about his "little book on Princes", and why it's so important to us today. Thanks for listening! We have so many topics to discuss on Machiavelli and the Renaissance, all ideas are welcome :)
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  Machiavelli ISN'T who you think he is - Beforecast Episode #1 with Ada Palmer 08.09.2026 55min

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