{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/699ed123123f9740822cddc9/69a1de8d47697ac80374c64b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"House of Grimaldi - Part 5: Modern Monaco and the survival of a royal house","description":"In the twenty-first century, the House of Grimaldi still presides over their rocky perch above the sea. Their journey, from medieval outlaws to sovereign princes, is a living testament to the art of survival and reinvention. The palace rises over Monaco, its stones etched with triumph and tragedy alike.\r\n\r\nAfter the devastations of the Second World War, Monaco’s fate was uncertain. Prince Rainier the Third, ascending in nineteen forty-nine, launched a bold program of transformation. He diversified the economy, attracted banking and service industries, and expanded Monaco’s territory with land reclamation. The shape of the city-state changed—new towers rose, and the old fortress was restored, blending medieval grandeur with modern comfort.\r\n\r\nLearn more at: https://thelineagearchive.com/dynasty/house-of-grimaldi","author_name":"The Archive Network"}