The most famous sculpture in history was almost never created…

In 1464, the Opera del Duomo—the committee overseeing the cathedral in Florence—commissioned a massive statue to adorn the cathedral’s roofline.

They sourced a single, 17-foot block of marble from the quarries in Carrara, Italy.

A sculptor named Agostino di Duccio began work on the project, but after a short stint, he backed out...

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The most famous sculpture in history was almost never created…

In 1464, the Opera del Duomo—the committee overseeing the cathedral in Florence—commissioned a massive statue to adorn the cathedral’s roofline.

They sourced a single, 17-foot block of marble from the quarries in Carrara, Italy.

A sculptor named Agostino di Duccio began work on the project, but after a short stint, he backed out...

•••

This episode brought to you by:

DeleteMe - DeleteMe makes it quick, easy, and safe to remove your personal data online.
Origin Financial - Your personal AI Financial Advisor. Track your spending, investments, and net worth—all in one place.
Innerbody Labs - A Higher Standard. After reviewing thousands of health products, we built formulas we wished existed.
Lemon - The Al agent that turns your voice instructions into finished tasks.

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