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Why Leonardo was a saboteur, Gutenberg went broke, and Florence was weird – Ada Palmer

Mar 6, 2026 · 2h 2m
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  • Ada Palmer shares wild Renaissance history, including Gutenberg's bankruptcy.
  • Explores the financial struggles of early printing press innovators.
  • Discusses the unique and unexpected aspects of Renaissance Florence.

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