If you’ve been to Florence you’ve probably heard the name, Medici, many times, but do you know who they were really? Or why they were so important? Find out by listening now.

18: What is Ferragosto and why do Italians take holiday every August?

Italian language and culture decoder, Rachel has spent over 10 years living in Italy, plus she has a bachelors in Italian language and a Masters in Italian art history. In this podcast she will take you on a two minute trip through all things Italian. From food, to famous paintings, cities, Italian political figures and more, if you’ve ever wanted a crash course in the “bel paese” this is the podcast for you.