Cunk on Earth
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Philomena Cunk visits the allegedly beautiful city of Florence to explore the Renaissance and interrogates experts and historians about the revolutions that went on to shape the modern world, including the American War of Independence and, to a lesser extent, the French Revolution. (BBC iPlayer)
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I thoroughly enjoyed Philomena Cunk’s unique take on history again. I wasn’t expecting such a deep dive into the Renaissance, but I’m not complaining! Episode three was surprisingly informative; I learned, for example, that Galileo didn’t achieve immortality because he wasn’t smart enough. What really caught my attention was Netflix allowing a discussion on Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, knowing it would be censored in the U.S. for its "pornographic" content. The episode's stop at Michelangelo’s David probably sealed the deal for a complete ban of this "immoral" content in the States. / Lesson learned: If your hobbies don’t include hard labor, dying of plague, or being tortured, the past might not be your thing.
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