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Part One: The Inferno

Season 1 Episode 1

See medieval Florence from 1216 to Dante's birth in 1265, his child, education and more.

Explore the historical background of medieval Florence from 1216 to Dante's birth in 1265, dramatic details of Dante’s childhood, education and early literary and political career, culminating in his exile in 1302, and his decision to begin The Divine Comedy in 1306.

AIR DATE 3/18/24

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About Dante: Inferno to Paradise

A landmark two-part documentary by Ric Burns, chronicles the life and work of the great 14th century Florentine poet, Dante Alighieri, exploring the inner world and legacy of his incomparable literary creation, The Divine Comedy.

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