Recent genetic analysis of bone remains has challenged centuries-old historical narratives surrounding the mysterious deaths of Francesco I de' Medici and his wife in 1587. While contemporary sources blamed the Grand Duke's brother for poisoning the couple with arsenic, cutting-edge DNA examination now suggests malaria may have been the actual cause of their deaths. This scientific breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Renaissance politics and the reliability of historical accounts from the Florentine court.

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