The Etymology of “Florence, Italy”, the Birthplace of the Renaissance, and the Founding of Florence

Florence, Italy was named as such because the term “florencia” means “flourishing” in Italian. Florence is the capital of Tuscany and was a beacon of life during the Dark Ages as the renaissance was developed here. According to the mythological lore of Florence, the city was founded by Julius Caesar in 59 BC. Some historians insist, Caesar had nothing to do with the creation, but what is clear is that Florence grew out of a Roman military settlement, as remnants of a much older Roman city have b...


Subscribe now for just $9.99 per month and gain access to over 1,250,000 (1.25 million) words worth of educational material pertaining to a wide array of subjects and interests

Some of the topics covered include (but are not limited to)...

Science - physics, elements, chemistry etc.
Mathematics - theories, historical figures, important equations etc.
History - famous figures, battles, empires and civilizations etc.
Art - artists, artwork, art mediums etc.

The ultimate resource for teachers, students, writers; truly anyone with a curious and open mind for new concepts and novel vantage points of observing the world

Not convinced? Keep scrolling. Enjoy the first 500 characters of each and every piece of content available for premium members for FREE! The scroll never ends, so learn all you can!