Fascinating video of the Cavalcata dei Magi in Florence on 6 January. According to the records of the Mediateca di Palazzo Medici Riccardi the origins of this annual event are uncertain; however, it was described for the first time in 1390. Very soon, the organisation and preparation were taken over by a specific confraternity, the Compagnia dei Magi, which came to number among its members various wealthy and influential figures such as members of the Medici family. https://youtube/watch?v=_Ykm8l_ogL8
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:51:29 +0000
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