EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Borgias: Pope Alexander VI and His Family's Reign of Terror
from The Story of Italy: Rome, Renaissance, and the Birth of Modern Europe — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the notorious Borgia family, focusing on Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) and his children Cesare and Lucrezia. They discuss how Alexander VI secured the papacy through simony, his strategic alliances and wars to create a Borgia kingdom in central Italy, and the brutal methods employed by Cesare Borgia to consolidate power—methods that later inspired Machiavelli's 'The Prince'. The episode covers key events like the murder of Juan Borgia, the execution of Girolamo Savonarola, the failed assassination of the Orsini cardinals, and the role of Lucrezia as a political pawn. It also touches on the disputed accusations of incest and poison, placing the Borgias within the violent politics of Renaissance Italy. #Borgia #AlexanderVI #CesareBorgia #LucreziaBorgia #Renaissance #Machiavelli #ThePrince #Papacy #Simony #Savonarola #Orsini #Romagna #Valentinois #ItalianHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast #RenaissanceItaly #RomanRepublic #Medici Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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