Alberto Angela shows us a volume from 1554 that bears witness to one of the most dramatic moments in Sienese history. We then go on to the beautiful city of Pienza.

Camilla really is a good friend to Vanda. Vanda, on the other hand, is a bit naive. They have a heart-to-heart talk.

Adriano is on his way to Switzerland. Before he gets on the train, he exchanges a solemn few words with someone who used to be a friend.

Arianna finally finishes making panzanella [Tuscan bread salad], which she then enjoys eating while sitting outside under the Tuscan sun.

Eva is having so much trouble giving her son a bit of time to stew. Malù tries to keep things on an even keel.

Bettina has tea with Camilla and invites her to a gallery event. Camilla then gets a phone call that requires her attention and she rushes off.

Mauro gets a political slap in the face. Olivetti is undergoing huge financial challenges and risks going under but Adriano doesn't lose hope.

The girls carry out the first part of their plan. They see that the mechanic has plenty of work and plenty of money.

How could accounting books be so fascinating? The ones from the State Archives in Siena are veritable works of art and tell some interesting stories.

Little Livia is in the backseat as her mom drives another teacher home. She listens, she opens her mouth when she shouldn't, she observes. She draws her conclusions and then bets on them with her mom.

Karen sends a clear message to Adriano and they meet. She has something important to tell him.

Arianna prepares the ingredients for the panzanella and stresses that this recipe is easily adaptable to personal tastes. You can't really go wrong. It's also a great recipe for anyone to make while vacationing in Italy, since it's so simple.

Lorenzo is seriously upset with his mother. He wants to be left alone, but Eva has a hard time with that. On a different front, Eva goes to see Augusto for advice and help regarding the mechanic.

The protest at school continues, and there is tension among the teachers and the principal. At home, Renzo has a first encounter with the housekeeper. He finds her a bit odd.

Christmas dinner is interrupted by a phone call from the plant, where engineers are working. Karen listens in. She then has an ominous meeting with the Americans.