Six centuries ago, the fierce rivalry between Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael Santi was the driving force behind some of the greatest works of art in history. Renaissance: Blood and Beauty” is a fascinating portrait of their lives during this tumultuous period in history.

This enlightening BBC/PBS co-production stars Emmy-nominated Charles Dance (“The Crown,” “Game of Thrones”) as an aging Michelangelo. The series uses the scope of his long life to explore both the radical changes that took place in 15th century Italy and the professional conflicts with his peers that helped shape masterpieces like The Last Judgment. [British author Sarah Durrant says of the three Renaissance masters, “There are no reliable records of direct encounters with them. Each was competing with the other to become the most highly regarded painter in Florence.

The Renaissance: Blood and Beauty balances the portrayal of drama with expert opinions from contemporary artists like the English sculptor Anthony Gormley, as well as historians, writers, journalists, and scholars. And it is an ideal companion piece to Ken Burns' acclaimed new documentary, Leonardo da Vinci.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about how to watch “Renaissance: Blood and Beauty” online and how to stream all episodes 100% free on BBC iPlayer.

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Are you currently away from home and blocked from watching BBC iPlayer?

Fortunately, you can still watch “Renaissance”: thanks to a VPN (Virtual Private Network), you can watch “Renaissance: Blood and Beauty” online. With this software, no matter where you are in the world, your device will appear to be in your country. This makes it ideal for out-of-country viewers to join in the fun. Our favorite is NordVPN. See our review of NordVPN to find out why.

The VPN is incredibly easy to use.

1. install the VPN of your choice; NordVPN is our favorite.

2. select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are in the US and want to see your usual UK service, select UK from the list.

3. sit back and enjoy the show, go to BBC iPlayer and stream “Renaissance: Renaissance: Blood and Beauty” online.

There is currently no U.S. release date scheduled for Renaissance: Blood and Beauty: Blood and Beauty. This three-part series is a co-production between the BBC and PBS, so there is no doubt that it will air on PBS in the near future. Check back here for any new information.

As far as we know, this fascinating BBC docu-drama has not yet been scheduled for broadcast in Canada. However, since it is a co-production with PBS, which is also available in Canada, we suspect that it will air in Canada within the next few months. If we receive different information, we will let you know.

Bad news for Australian viewers. There is no information that this enlightening series starring Charles Dance will be released in Australia. In other words, if UK viewers are traveling abroad, they are out of luck. However...

Except for those currently away from home. If you are a UK TV license holder and are currently out of the country, you can download a VPN to watch “Renaissance”: you can watch “The Blood and the Beauty” on the BBC iPlayer.