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Episode 183: Rodrigo Borgia
Western Civ
English - February 18, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsSociety & Culture History history europe rome egypt greece england america culture ancient medieval Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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.
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