Episode 4: Vittoria Colonna Had It All
Tante Belle Cose, an Italy Travel podcast · Rita J. King and Danielle Oteri
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Show Notes
Vittoria Colonna was the most influential woman of the Renaissance, known for her 'male brains' and collaborations with Michelangelo. The discovery of a mummy in Naples may explain what happened to her body when she died and reveal an even more significant, history-changing secret.
00:00 A Love Story for the Ages
01:05 Exploring Naples and Ischia with Rita
01:44 The Aragonese Kings and Their Health Secrets
02:41 The Mysterious Mummy Discovery
03:53 Unraveling the Mystery of Vittoria Colonna
05:44 A Personal Journey to Ischia
08:57 The Life and Legacy of Vittoria Colonna
12:58 Michelangelo's Obsession
22:15 The Androgynous Ideal in the Renaissance
31:14 The Final Mystery and Conclusion
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