Video - The Pirate Kidnapping of Cosimo de Medici: A Renaissance Tale

Did you know that Cosimo de Medici, the founder of the Medici dynasty in Florence, was once kidnapped by pirates? Imagine the godfather of Renaissance art being held for ransom! Cosimo was eventually released, but not without paying a hefty sum. Talk about a costly adventure! Despite this, he went on to become one of the richest men in Europe, funding artists like Donatello and Brunelleschi. He even had his own personal astrologer to guide him through life's tricky decisions. Could you imagine checking your horoscope before investing in the next great masterpiece? What's the craziest thing you've heard about the Medici family? Let us know in the comments!