Medici - Ascendancy ... -

There are whispers that Giovanni’s death was not an accident, leading to a tale of murder and deadly politics. 📺 The TV Episode: " Ascendancy "

Cosimo and Lorenzo face bitter rivals, primarily the Albizzi family, who seek to seize their holdings. Medici - Ascendancy ...

Cosimo returns from exile while his rival Rinaldo degli Albizzi faces trial for treason. There are whispers that Giovanni’s death was not

Cosimo secures his power by convincing the Signoria to exile the Albizzi family rather than execute them—though the mercenaries have other plans. Cosimo secures his power by convincing the Signoria

The "Ascendancy" era saw the groundbreaking construction of the Florentine Cathedral Dome by Brunelleschi, funded by Medici support.

Cosimo was indeed exiled in 1433 by the Albizzi, but his return in 1434 effectively made him the "unofficial ruler" of Florence.

While the show depicts Albizzi being murdered in the woods, he actually died in natural exile in Ancona eight years later. 💡 Historical Reality vs. Fiction