What happened to Italy’s Skyscrapers?

Check out Manta Sleep here and make sure to use the code Presentpast for 10% off your order! Join us in New York on the 20th of June! And check out Lorenzo’s other work here! If you want to see these beautiful city models go to these museums: 800 years ago Italy had skyscrapers, what happened to them? 00:00 - 02:31: Intro 02:31 - 04:15: Italy in medieval times and Bologna now 04:15 - 07:17: Chapter I Vendetta 07:17 - 08:41: Chapter II Rise 08:41 - 12:19: Chapter III Fall Thank you to AP Archive for access to their archival footage. Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images. Hi there, my name is Jochem Boodt. I make t