Renaissance #223 – Mickey The Angel (Michelangelo part 1)

Renaissance #223 – Mickey The Angel (Michelangelo part 1)

From The Renaissance Times by Cameron Reilly & Ray Harris

September 3, 2025 · 18 min

About this episode

Cameron and Ray explore the life and legend of Michelangelo, focusing on his early years and the cultural context of Florence.

Cameron and Ray dive into the life and legend of Michelangelo, kicking off what promises to be a long-running series on one of history’s most celebrated artists. Drawing on Vasari’s Lives of the Artists and contemporary sources, they explore Michelangelo’s early years, the mythology surrounding his divine protection, his family’s noble (and possibly invented) lineage, and the role of Florence in shaping his destiny. Along the way, they discuss Vasari’s glowing (and often revised) accounts, Michelangelo’s rockstar reputation, the tragic loss of his mother, and the cultural weight of his name. From divine breast milk to stepping in shit, this episode mixes history, irreverence, and insight in equal measure. There's something secret here that only members can see. Probably an audio player or something. If you want to listen to one of our many free episodes, go here . [button link="https://therenaissancetimes.com/category/podcast/free/" type="big"] FREE EPISODES[/button] The post Renaissance #223 – Mickey The Angel (Michelangelo part 1) appeared first on The Renaissance Times .

People in this episode

Hosts: Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris

Topics covered

  • Michelangelo
  • Renaissance art
  • Florence history
  • Vasari
  • artist mythology
  • cultural impact

Keywords

  • Michelangelo
  • Renaissance
  • Vasari
  • Florence
  • art history
  • artist biography
  • cultural mythology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Vasari’s Lives of the Artists

Places: Florence

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