EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Borgia Pope: Alexander VI and the Papal Court of Scandal

from The Story of Italy: Rome, Renaissance, and the Birth of Modern Europe — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the notorious papacy of Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI. They explore his rise through the Vatican ranks, his open nepotism, his role in the Italian Wars, and the infamous Banquet of Chestnuts. The episode examines the line between historical fact and anti-Borgia propaganda, touching on Savonarola's bonfires, the Borgia apartments, and the lasting myth of the Borgias. A nuanced look at power, corruption, and Renaissance politics. #Borgia #AlexanderVI #RodrigoBorgia #Renaissance #Papacy #Vatican #ItalianWars #Savonarola #Nepotism #BanquetOfChestnuts #LucreziaBorgia #CesareBorgia #CardinalBorgia #SantaMariaDelPopolo #FexingoHistory #History #Italy #PapalStates Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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