The middle ages had no lack of colorful characters to focus on, but what about the Renaissance? The world had an overhaul of arts and science, giving rise to some of the biggest names in all of history like Leonardo Da Vinci and William Shakespeare. But behind those names lie some of the most controversial ones as well, like the Borgia family - who for generations scandalized southern Europe and the Catholic church. Rumors of incest, papal orgies, and familial murder abound this week on the Gems of History Podcast.
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