The Borgias became prominent in ecclesiastical and political affairs in the 15th and 16th centuries, producing two popes: Alfons de Borja, who ruled as Pope Callixtus III during 1455–1458, and his …

The Borgias: Created by Neil Jordan. With Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Peter Sullivan. In the fifteenth century, Pope Alexander VI tries to control all power in Italy with the help of …

Borgia Family, descendants of a noble line, originally from Valencia, Spain, that established roots in Italy and became prominent in ecclesiastical and political affairs in the 1400s and 1500s. The house of …

The famous Borgia family produced two popes, Callixtus III (1378-1458) and Alexander VI (1431-1503), Lucrezia (1480-1519), a duchess famed for her beauty and learning, and Cesare (1475-1507), a …

The Borgias The Borgias — First Crime Family — Crime Library The papal guards forced the ragged prisoners into St. Peter’s Square. They were shackled at the wrists and gathered in a close knot near …

Dec 31, 2025 · Explore the tumultuous history of the Borgias, Italy's most controversial dynasty, known for their power, scandal, and enduring mysteries.

Not unlike many of the Renaissance families of Italy, the Borgias were power hungry, corrupt, and self-indulgent. But their bloodline produced two popes—are they worthy of this notorious legacy?

Of all the Borgias, the two who made the greatest impact on Renaissance history were Rodrigo, later Pope Alexander VI, and his son Cesare. They used the political and financial resources of the …

Oct 19, 2025 · In their hometown, the Borgias were part of the nobility, though there was nothing that really made them stand out from the rest of the Spanish noble families in the beginning. The first …

2 days ago · Behind the sacred walls of the Vatican, a family rose to power with ambition so ruthless… it became legend. This cinematic documentary explores the rise of the Borgias—one of the most …