Rome in the Time of the Borgias: Has Anything Really Changed?

One of my favorite things about April, besides the glorious boughs of cascading wisteria to be seen (and smelt) all over Rome, is that it heralds the start of one of my favorite guilty pleasures, television drama, The Borgias. Following the life of the most notorious pope in history, The Borgias chronicles the intrigues, scandal, and corruption of the 15th-century Vatican court, featuring plenty of greed, violence and impermissible sex.

HistoryTiffany ParksFebruary 21, 2013the borgias, television, Vatican Comment

A Borgia Orgy Tonight!

Just in case my recent post on the nefarious Borgias has whet your appetite for a little lust, violence and treachery, Italian Renaissance-style, check out this trailer for Season Two of Showtime's The Borgias. It is premiering this April for those of you in the states. If you are in Italy, you'll have to hold out at least a few more decades or, a much more practical solution, just buy the DVD set online

HistoryTiffany ParksJanuary 27, 2012televisionComment

The Pines of Rome

A blog exploring Rome's Art, history, culture, customs, quirks, and curiosities