Reviews
“Just returned from 2 weeks in Italy with most spent in Florence and Rome. Missing the art, I found this great podcast! This guy is great. Short and to the point but very detailed when it counts. I wish I had known about him before I went, and would have hired him for tours!”
bglaze via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“I am, like many of Prof. Rock’s students and fans, an autodidact hungry for all things Renaissance. From Good Cosimo, Pater Patria , to the Dark Duke Cosimo, he has shown the flashlight of erudition and appreciation upon the serpentine corridors of time to illuminate the stories, context, and...”Read full review »
VegAvenger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/23
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“Very informative and well structured. Delivered by a someone used to teaching so information are nicely explained and repeated when needed. I learned tonnes and it really enjoyed it!”
Mm00mm55mm00mm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/07/23
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“Without question, my favourite podcast. Informative, entertaining, brilliant.”
Savve via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/20/23
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“Complimenti Rocky!! I am a professor of art history and I recommend this podcast to all of my students. It’s entertaining, engaging and well researched. Lucky us to have free access to such a high quality and delightful podcast!”
kel.dridge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“The way Dr Ruggiero explains art history is so animated, riveting, and informative. I spent 3 hours in the Sistine Chapel listening to his episodes on Michaelangelo's masterpiece.”Read full review »
Paisley & Argyle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/29/22
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“I am so grateful for these fantastically entertaining and informative podcasts which are helping me root myself as I settle in Florence to write a book Dante. What a gift you have given us. Thank you.”
jennyA00 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/22
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“Facinating and highly entertaining podcast often making things clear and throwing a light on hard to get elements and details of that time. I am greatful to Dr. Ruigierro for being a guide for so long (last three years)”
josephsein via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
09/11/22
“Rocky, your lectures on Renaissance art and history are spectacular. Thank you so much. I am going to be in Florence in a couple of weeks and listening to your lectures will make the experience amazing.”
Capwalks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/22
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“Listened to a number of episodes on recent trip to Florence. Especially LOVED the Spanish Chapel. Can’t thank you enough for the education.”
vjp123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/22
“Rocky Ruggero brings the subject of the Italian Renaissance alive with his historical knowledge, his detailed descriptions and anecdotes. Thank you for this excellent podcast!”
LuvSparkles21 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/22
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“Obviously very informative but I really do appreciate the way you annunciate the names and places, Italian or English words. PLEASE DO A PODCAST ON VICENZA! In my opinion one of the most under appreciated Italian cities often overlooked by American tourists.”
Airborne Spoon 82nd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/21
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“Bravo my friend I’m a huge fan of your podcast, im grateful you continue to bring your expertise and understanding to us. You gave a great voice and a captivating way of speaking!
I’m a recent graduate with a bachelors in studio art, and a passionate student of art history and philosophy. You’re...”Read full review »
Dustin Luehe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/20
“Thank you, Rocky, for the work you’ve put in to produce a high quality art history podcast for absolute beginners like me. I especially appreciate the clarity of thought and enunciation in your words in English and Italian. No painful “uhms and uhhs” ever detected. Looking forward to learning...”Read full review »
vivian149 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/20
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“Fantastic lectures with lots of detailed descriptions on great subject matter. Very pleasant and fluent narrative makes every individual episode easy to follow. There is an all over undertone of respect and enjoyment in the delivery of the subjects and a personal, never far fetched appreciation...”Read full review »
josephsein via Apple Podcasts ·
South Korea ·
06/23/20
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“I started listening to this in preparation for my upcoming trip to Italy and have found it so interesting and engaging. I actually majored in art so I did several art history classes and still have learned quite a bit, and the rest is a great reminder for what I learned previously. That said, I...”Read full review »
Amfairbanks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/20
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“I’m very interested in the italian renaissance so this podcast is right up my alley! I anxiously await the next release. I’m hoping for Mantua, Sirmione, Verona, Venice, Bologna, Ferrara, and Ravenna in the future. I’ll be on pins and needles waiting to see. Thank you for a fabulous podcast!”
downinke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/20
“I'm a big fan of art and I appreciate history but I'd always avoided the Renaissance period. It always seemed so boring and I'd quickly lose interest. I listened to this podcast as preparation for a trip to Italy. Its now a favorite podcast. I can't figure out how he does it...”Read full review »
GregBrady99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/19
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“Rocky makes this podcast fun to listen. He Explains every detail. Great job!”
Brunello8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/19
“Want to start out, right, by saying that I enjoy Dr. Ruggiero's information and his subject matter, right.. I find it informative, right, packaged in a way that is attainable, and interesting, right...
But there is a fatal flaw to his podcast, right... which has been so frustrating that...”Read full review »
Stangliss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/19
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“Rocky was one of my favorite professors! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to learn more from him - this is a class I’ll say yes to every time.”
MSFlorence16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/19
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“If you’re a history buff, this man is worth the listen. He’s incredibly articulate and highly knowledgeable. You will definitely learn something from each podcast.
Thank you for starting a Podcast series Rocky — I’m looking forward to each new episode.”
Treskovich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/25/19
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“Rocky is a god amongst mortals when it comes to storytelling. He takes topics daunting to most people, High Renaissance art, antiquity history, and makes them digestible and approachable for anyone. I’ve learned more from his lectures and podcasts than any single professor I’ve ever had. Bravo,...”Read full review »
historywrocky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/19
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“No one brings the Renaissance to life better than Rocky. You will feel like you are having a conversation with your best friend. He transports you into Italian history in a way that is fun, comfortable and relevant. I have the privilege of knowing him and his work and I promise you will never...”Read full review »
valoreev via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/19
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“I once had Professor Ruggiero for a course on Italian art in Florence, and it was one of the most rewarding, entertaining experiences I had in college. These podcasts do a great job of capturing the story and the drama of the renaissance, almost as well as the lectures I remember. I can’t wait to...”Read full review »
knelson026 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/19
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