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 …

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

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 …

Borja dates back to the 5 th century BC and grew under Roman and Muslim rule. Little is known about the early days of the Borgia family, because they were not especially important. Instead, the Borgias …

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?

Apr 18, 2023 · There is no evidence for Lucrezia poisoning anyone, but the Borgias’ power and privilege meant their enemies were prone to disappearing mysteriously, and they had plenty of rivals in the city.

Sep 10, 2019 · The Borgias are the most infamous family of Renaissance Italy, and their history normally hinges around four key individuals: Pope Calixtus III, his nephew Pope Alexander IV, his …