S2: Episode 2, Bestselling Author Ross King on the Renaissance book merchant Vespasiano da Bisticci

An interview with bestselling author, Ross King, on his new book: The Bookseller of Florence. Known as ‘the king of the world’s booksellers’, Vespasiano produced hundreds of exquisite manuscripts for the libraries of many of Europe’s most famous and powerful personalities. Many of the great names of rediscovered ancient greek philosophers passed through his bookmaking shop and ultimately sparked the entire Renaissance. Listen on as we uncover the real beginnings of one of the world’s most beautiful and transformative cultural awakenings…..

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To tell a story is to create a memory. Each episode, Lindsey Calla will be digging deeper into human ideas and bringing ancient wisdom to the modern world through conversation and connection. The most ancient way of conserving information is through storytelling and oral traditions. Let's come back to center and back into balance with the help and inspiration from thought leaders, cultural connectors, authors, wisdom keepers, and creatives. The series, with a mix of interviews and solo explorations, hopes to inspire us to follow what ignites our passions and digs deeper into enhancing our personal well-being and growth. Lindsey Calla has a decade of experience in the media world spanning from wellness, art history, and travel. Her work in print, television and online have earned several award nominations and been internationally recognized by Yahoo!, Mind Body Green and the New York Times. As a perpetual student of art history and the arts, she has leaned on her experiences in her career to help inspire others to be brave enough to evolve and trust your personal journey with the help of ancient stories.