Painting Explorers - Episode 3 (The Battle of San Romano)
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In Episode 3 The Sunflowers take a look at The Battle of San Romano! The Battle of San Romano was painted by Paolo Uccello around 1438-40, over 600 years ago. It's a vivid, colourful painting of the battle fought between two feuding sides!
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