Lucrezia Borgia: The Pope’s Poison Princess?
Explore the historical figure of Lucrezia Borgia, a prominent and controversial Renaissance noblewoman, often associated with poison and intrigue. Discover her true story beyond the myths and legends that have persisted for over 500 years.

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For 500 years Lucrezia Borgia has been the focus of operas, novels, movies, and televisions shows. She was one of the inspirations for Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. Nearly all of these works further her reputation as a femme fatale and one of the most evil women in history. It is said that she went through 3 husbands, used a poison ring to murder her enemies, and slept with her father and brother. But was she really such a depraved, licentious villain? Or was she the victim of a twisted family and vengeful gossip? Let’s separate reality from the arsenic dipped rumors and get to know the true Lucrezia Borgia
Rodrigo Borgia - Pope Alexander VI
Cesare Borgia
Giovanni Borgia
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For 500 years Lucrezia Borgia has been the focus of operas, novels, movies, and televisions shows. She was one of the inspirations for Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. Nearly all of these works further her reputation as a femme fatale and one of the most evil women in history. It is said that she went through 3 husbands, used a poison ring to murder her enemies, and slept with her father and brother. But was she really such a depraved, licentious villain? Or was she the victim of a twisted family and vengeful gossip? Let’s separate reality from the arsenic dipped rumors and get to know the true Lucrezia Borgia
Rodrigo Borgia - Pope Alexander VI
Cesare Borgia
Giovanni Borgia
Check out the History Tea Time Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iW8gOI5wb5TNFAIhBd9Om?si=46aeeacd64214ac0
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/history-tea-time/id1619978406
Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84Yzg1ZWU5MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10009178156850
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime
Music: Journey in the new world by Twin Musicom
For business inquiries, please contact LindsayHoliday@ellify.com
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