Episode 183: Rodrigo Borgia
The Borgias is a name infamous for treachery, naked ambition, and depravity. But how did a relatively unknown Cardinal from Spain manage to will his way to becoming Pope Alexander VI? Today, we begin the story of the Borgia family and watch Rodrigo Borgia climb the ladder of the Curia, positioning himself for that final step.
Sources:
The Borgias: Power and Fortune
The Borgias: The Hidden History
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