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Was Renaissance Florence broken up into different districts? If so, what was each district known for?

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In Florence, various palaces and towers remain from the middle ages (such as the Palazzo Medici and the Torre degli Amidei, both originally owned by incredibly wealthy families). Are there any structures remaining that show what an ordinary home might have looked like for a less-wealthy citizen?

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Were any secret organizations (e.g., the Knight's Templar, the Illuminati, etc.) active in Italy (or, more broadly, Europe) during the 14th - 16th centuries? If so, what were their aims?

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How often would the bells of a cathedral ring throughout the day in the middle ages? Would they ring every hour or at certain times of the day associated with religious ceremonies?

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How powerful were bombs in the 15th century? Could a bomb have been used to destroy or severely damage a large stone structure, such as a cathedral or another monument?

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Looking for an accurate calendar of holidays, festivals, feast days, etc. that were celebrated in Florence during the Renaissance. Any useful sources out there?

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What kind of underground structured existed in Italy during the Renaissance? (Particularly interested in the city of Florence)

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In the guilds of Renaissance Florence, what happened to an apprentice whose master died before his training was complete?

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What were the various districts of Florence - Santa Maria Novella, San Giovanni, Santa Croce, Santo Spirito - known for in the times of the Renaissance?

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When did personal notebooks come into use? (and more question about the history of personal notebooks!)

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Was Renaissance Florence broken up into different districts? If so, what was each district known for?	10
In Florence, various palaces and towers remain from the middle ages (such as the Palazzo Medici and the Torre degli Amidei, both originally owned by incredibly wealthy families). Are there any structures remaining that show what an ordinary home might have looked like for a less-wealthy citizen?	10
Were any secret organizations (e.g., the Knight's Templar, the Illuminati, etc.) active in Italy (or, more broadly, Europe) during the 14th - 16th centuries? If so, what were their aims?	9
How often would the bells of a cathedral ring throughout the day in the middle ages? Would they ring every hour or at certain times of the day associated with religious ceremonies?	8
How powerful were bombs in the 15th century? Could a bomb have been used to destroy or severely damage a large stone structure, such as a cathedral or another monument?	8
Looking for an accurate calendar of holidays, festivals, feast days, etc. that were celebrated in Florence during the Renaissance. Any useful sources out there?	7
What kind of underground structured existed in Italy during the Renaissance? (Particularly interested in the city of Florence)	6
In the guilds of Renaissance Florence, what happened to an apprentice whose master died before his training was complete?	6
What were the various districts of Florence - Santa Maria Novella, San Giovanni, Santa Croce, Santo Spirito - known for in the times of the Renaissance?	6
When did personal notebooks come into use? (and more question about the history of personal notebooks!)	6