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Women of the Middle Ages were often sadly lacking in rights. Across the world, this period was dominated by a patriarchal society, where the might and prowess of Lords, knights, Kings, warriors, and feudal landowners dictated the tides and trends of the society. Women were often limited to a set of roles that were vital […]
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Lucrezia Borgia: The Misunderstood Femme Fatale of the Renaissance
December 28th, 2021 
Awake Goy 
Posted in Jewish News 
Tags: borgia, fatale, femme, lucrezia, misunderstood, renaissance 
No Comments »The Banquet of Chestnuts: A Perverse Pastime at the House of Borgia?
July 7th, 2021 Awake Goy On October 30, 1501, the most decadence of festivals occurred in the papal palace of Cardinal Cesare Borgia. A party that his own father, Pope Alexander VI, not only attended but participated in. The Banquet of Chestnuts was rumored to contain decadent food and wine, invigorating music and dance, and an unending orgy with Rome’s […]
The House of Borgia: Family Of Great Renown, Wealth And Corruption
March 24th, 2021 Awake Goy The House of Borgia was a noble family that rose to prominence during the 15 th and 16 th centuries. Originally from Spain, the family established itself in Italy, where they played an important role in the country’s affairs. On the one hand, they were great patrons of the arts, and contributed substantially to the Italian Renaissance. […]
Pope Alexander VI: Unscrupulous Borgia Patriarch With a Lust for Power
August 11th, 2020 Awake Goy 
Alexander VI was a pope who lived during the 15 th century, when Italy was experiencing the Renaissance. He is considered to be one of the most controversial popes in the history of the Roman Catholic Church . Instead of focusing on spiritual matters, Alexander was more concerned with material wealth and earthly power. Moreover, […]
