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Rise of the Borgias

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb steps into the shadowy world of the real Borgias.

In the first of a special series, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb steps into the shadowy world of the Borgias, one of history鈥檚 most infamous families. From Cesare鈥檚 ruthless ambition to Lucrezia鈥檚 enigmatic legacy, this series unravels the truth behind the myths. Discover the scandals, power plays, and deadly intrigues that defined a dynasty determined to rule at all costs. In this episode, Suzannah is joined by Dr. Katharine Fellows to consider the Borgias' rise to the pinnacle of European power.

Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Alice Smith, audio editor Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
All music from Epidemic Sounds/All3 Media.
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46 minutes