Lucrezia Borgia (1480–1519) was the daughter of Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) and a key figure in Italian Renaissance politics—far more complex than her scandalous legend suggests. Born in Rome, she was used as a diplomatic pawn in a series of strategic marriages: first to Giovanni Sforza of Pesaro, then to Alfonso of Aragon, and finally to Alfonso d’Este, heir to Ferrara. Rumors of poisoning, incest with her brother Cesare Borgia, and participation in murderous plots swirled around her, fu

The Darkest Chapter of the Vatican. One pope didn’t rise through faith — he rose through power. In Renaissance Rome, the Vatican became a court of ambition, alliances, and family rule. This is the story of Pope Alexander VI — and the warning history never forgot. #DarkHistory, #HistoryTok, #Vatican, #Borgia, #PowerAndCorruption, #AncientScandals, #historyexplained | Pyramid Secrets

Rodrigo Borgia: The Corrupt Pope Who Bought the Papacy In 1492, Rodrigo Borgia secured his position as Pope Alexander VI through bribes and political maneuvering, becoming one of the most notorious popes in history during the height of the Italian Renaissance. His election came at a pivotal moment when the Catholic Church wielded immense temporal power across Europe, making the papacy as much a political office as a spiritual one. Alexander VI's reign coincided with the age of exploration and th

Rodrigo Borgia (1431–1503), born Roderic Llançol i de Borja, was a Spanish cardinal and pope known as Alexander VI (1492–1503). ✝️ He came from the powerful Spanish-Valencian Borgia family, which produced several high-ranking church officials. 🏰 In Rome, he advanced thanks to his uncle Alfonso de Borja, Pope Callixtus III, who appointed him cardinal. 👑 As pope, Rodrigo Borgia was one of the most controversial pontiffs of the Renaissance. ⚔️ His reign was marked by open nepotism: he placed his

332K views · 2.1K reactions | Lucrezia Borgia was born on April 18,...