Borgias

Niccolo Machiavelli bears one of the most sinister names in history. He had a terrible reputation, but he may have been greatly misunderstood.

Caterina Sforza reportedly once confessed to a monk, “If I could write everything that happened, I would shock the world.”

Niccolo Machiavelli Facts. Under Niccolo Machiavelli's command, the Florentine militia captured Pisa—but his luck would soon come to a chilling end.

Caterina Sforza reportedly once confessed to a monk, “If I could write everything that happened, I would shock the world.”

Niccolo Machiavelli Facts. Under Niccolo Machiavelli's command, the Florentine militia captured Pisa—but his luck would soon come to a chilling end.

Caterina Sforza reportedly once confessed to a monk, “If I could write everything that happened, I would shock the world.”