italian history

The twisted Pope Alexander VI lived a life of sin and debauchery—so it's only fitting that his demise was utterly gruesome.

Seductress. Schemer. Poisoner. Such words (and worse) have often described Lucrezia Borgia, one of the scandalous children of Pope Alexander VI. It’s rumored that Lucrezia was in relationship with her brother Cesare—but according to her husband, the truth was even darker.

Born of a powerful lord and his African servant, the ruthless Alessandro de' Medici came to rule all of Florence—yet few know his chilling history.

Alexander VI was the most disturbing pope the Vatican has ever seen—and yet few people know this ruthless pontiff's dark history.

Born of a powerful lord and his African servant, the ruthless Alessandro de' Medici came to rule all of Florence—yet few know his chilling history.