European History

Discover how the Medici family's banking and commercial activities led to their rise as patrons of the arts and architects of Florence during the Renaissance.

Explore the world of 16th century Venetian lending practices, where complex relationships between lenders, debtors, and law courts shaped credit markets and influenced social dynamics.

Explore the history of the Venetian Jewish community's precarious existence and negotiations with the Venetian government during the 16th century.

Explore the history of the Jewish presence in Renaissance Venice, from expulsion to segregation and economic significance.

Explore how Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice reflects 14th-century societal attitudes towards Jews, moneylending, and cultural exchange between Italy and England.

The advent of modern finance in Northern Italy is a pivotal moment in European economic history, marked by the introduction of the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.

Understand the 16th century Price Revolution's impact on European economies, marked by inflationary pressures, economic decline, and imperial overstretch.