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Dec 29, 2005 · In 1492, the Pope dies and Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia emerges as the top contender to head the Vatican, despite a litter of illegitimate children. When he gets the papal throne, Rodrigo moves to consolidate his power thereby empowering and alienating various members of his family. Johansson will play Rodrigo's daughter Lucrezia Borgia, who's torn ...
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Borgia is more historically accurate, gets much stronger as the seasons go on and felt a bit more authentic thanks to its diversely European production. The Borgias just felt a tad bit Anglicized for me, but had more compelling main characters, I think. Ok, I'll spot the rumbling and say watch both!
1748. (1748) [1] The House of Borgia (/ ˈbɔːr (d) ʒə / BOR-zhə, BOR-jə; [2][3][4] Italian: [ˈbɔrdʒa]; Spanish and Aragonese: Borja [ˈboɾxa]; Valencian: Borja [ˈbɔɾdʒa]) was a Spanish noble family, which rose to prominence during the Italian Renaissance. [5] They were from Xàtiva, Kingdom of Valencia, the surname being a ...
Aug 7, 2024 · The Borgias—a family synonymous with murder, rape, incest, and torture—have been immortalized by historians, authors, and a pair of dueling series on Showtime and Sky. But was it all sex, simony, and scandal? Art historian Elizabeth Lev examines their political aspirations, religious conflicts, fascinating artistic commissions—which, despite their extraordinary beauty ...
Jun 13, 2015 · There are some dubious sections, like the false dispute between Leonardo and Michelangelo – no such thing has ever happened – and the killing of Juan Borgia, where Fontana’s simply comes out with an example of historical fantasy not justified by the premise. But overall it’s entertaining and appealing. So much for the good things. Enter ...
May 13, 2021 · The Borgias is a history book, written in chronological order, charting the rise and fall of the Borgias family. On the surface, this may seem like a dense (boring) read, but far from it. Paul Strathern recounts the history of this family within the context of the history of Europe at the time. This is what sets this book apart and gives it ...
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Feb 9, 2016 · The Borgias on Showtime was a glossy version that was missing a sense of historicity. It is thoroughly Americanized (not an insult mind, just true), with an emphasis on rooting for a particular side and romance. Which means much of what made the Borgia family interesting enough for modern audiences is lost for the sake of plot.
