Tyrannical Popes: Alexander VI Pt. 1

Elevated into power by his uncle, Pope Calixtus III, Rodrigo Borgia became instrumental in settling affairs throughout the Papal States. As a cardinal, he orchestrated the election of popes for decades — all the while biding his time before making his own moves to become a pope himself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices