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Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

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The greatest artworks in western civilization emerged from one of the bloodiest periods in history. This series explores the lives of three of the greatest artists in history – Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael – as they craft beauty from chaos.

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Season 2025 Episode 1 | 53m 15s | CC

Michelangelo and Leonardo struggle to win work in the brutal world of Renaissance Italy, as they navigate a deadly world of powerful patrons, violent warfare and artistic rivalry.

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