After 500 years, one of Renaissance Italy's most enduring murder mysteries has been solved by forensic scientists.
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's fame has faded, but he was a celebrated figure at the Medici court. The flamboyant philosopher became an instant favourite of Lorenzo de' Medici when he arrived in Florence in 1486. Lorenzo was charmed by Pico, who was essentially a Platonic philosopher influenced by Oriental mysticism.
He became famous for his incredible memory and his knowledge of Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic and Arabic.
Savonarola repeatedly preached against the Medicis, urging Florentines to reject the excesses of the Renaissance.
Works by Botticelli and Michelangelo were burned during the "Bonfire of the Vanities" in 1497, when the monk's followers set fire to lavish furniture, mirrors, pagan books and immoral sculptures in the Piazza della Signora.

Great clip, thanks mickfinn.

Yes, excellent clip, thanks.