The Borgias thrived in a period where corruption in the Church was rampant, and power was often gained through bribery, alliances, and force. Rodrigo Borgia’s papacy was accused of selling Church offices (simony), manipulating politics to benefit his children, and turning the Vatican into a ne

Cesare Borgia (c. 1475–1507) Perhaps the most famous of Rodrigo's children, Cesare was a man of exceptional ambition and cruelty. Initially made a cardinal at a young age, Cesare gave up his religious career after the death of his brother Juan, the Duke of Gandía, under suspiciou

The name Borgia evokes images of power, corruption, murder, and ambition in Renaissance Italy. For centuries, the Borgia family has been both reviled and romanticized—cast as the ultimate villains in the annals of European history. Yet behind the legends and accusations lies a fascinating stor

Despite the story’s vividness and longevity, there is no contemporary historical record or legal documentation confirming the existence of Sawney Bean or his clan. No Scottish government or court records from the time mention such a mass murder case, which would likely have been a major scanda