The ancient Roman Empire was the greatest country in the world. However, for thousands of years after the collapse of the Roman Empire, the Italian city-states fell into darkness. It was not until a new era was entered that talented geniuses brought light and made indelible contributions to the world in the fields of science and art.
In this section we tell the stories of a Roman general who became dictator of the empire; two of the most brilliant artists of the "Renaissance" period; and a man who hypnotized modern Italy for twenty years.