OOOH SECRECY!

[operafantomet]

Florence and Siena were bitter enemies for centuries. In 1559 the proud Sienese republic fell and became a part of the Duchy of Florence, due to the political skills of Cosimo I de' Medici. Or rather, due to a debt the Holy Roman Emperor was not able to pay Cosimo. Siena simply became a part of the payment, which obviously didn't sit well with the

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[starlightmasque]

So much drama! Thanks for digging around in all this stuff and sending us the best tidbits!