Borgia

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A Borgia Pope, a Renaissance Artist and a Lover Mystery: New Intriguing Exhibition Not to Miss in Rome

by Silvia Donati | Wed, 05/31/2017 - 00:00

A controversial pope, Alexander VI, a.k.a. Rodrigo Borgia; a fine and beautiful lady, Giulia Farnese; a brilliant artist of the Renaissance, Pintoricchio. They…

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Talking To: Sarah Dunant

by Carol King | Wed, 10/16/2013 - 08:30

Carol King talks to acclaimed author of the Italian Renaissance Sarah Dunant about her novel on the Borgias and more.British author, broadcaster and critic…

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Italian Families: Borgia

by Carol King | Mon, 10/14/2013 - 08:21

In our series focusing on famous Italian families, Carol King looks at one of Italy’s most notorious: the Borgias.The Borgia family of the Renaissance went…

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"Blood & Beauty" Novel On The Borgias Released

by Carol King | Wed, 09/25/2013 - 05:30

Portrait of Pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia) --------------------------------------------------------- Acclaimed novelist of the Italian Renaissance Sarah…

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Experts Find First European Representation of Native Americans In Renaissance Fresco At Vatican

by Carol King | Sun, 06/09/2013 - 02:56

Art restorers have uncovered what experts think is the first European figurative representation of Native Americans – in a Renaissance fresco at the Vatican.…