Editing Italy (section)

==== Renaissance and Early Modern Period ====

# '''The Renaissance''':
#* Originating in Florence in the 14th century, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that emphasized humanism, art, science, and literature. Key figures include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
#* Italy became the epicenter of artistic and intellectual innovation, with cities like Florence, Rome, and Venice leading the way.
# '''Unification of Italy''':
#* The 19th century saw the unification of Italy, a complex process led by figures like Giuseppe Garibaldi, Count Camillo di Cavour, and King Victor Emmanuel II. The Risorgimento, or the resurgence, culminated in the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861.