158 - The Este of Ferrara
A History of Italy23 Touko 2023

158 - The Este of Ferrara

We take a look at a brief summary of one of the oldest dynasties in Europe, the House of Este who are the ancestors also of the House of Windsor rulers of the United Kingdom.

In particular we look at the Italian branch, from their Carolingian roots to the year 1505 when Ercole D'Este was succeeded by his son Alfonso and daughter in law, Lucrezia Borgia.

In between we'll see: a marquis acting like a brigand; nasty rebellions that end in cannibalism a non stop array of naughtiness in the bedroom, with one member of the house of Este cooking in at 800 lifetime lovers; a romantic love triangle than ends in a tragic beheading and much more

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Regional Italy launch and Buon Anno!

Regional Italy launch and Buon Anno!

While wishing you a "Buon Anno" (Happy New Year" we are also excited to announce the launch of our new miniseries on the Italian regions:Regional Italy!Thanks to the support of our friends at Explore ...

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Seasons greetings: A Visit from Alaric

Seasons greetings: A Visit from Alaric

Just a quick one to wish you a happy whatever you are celebrating, or not celebrating and give you the gift of my rendition of the famous poem "a visit from Alaric" also known as "T'was the night befo...

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182 - Cesare Borgia: Betrayal and vengeance (1502 - 1503)

182 - Cesare Borgia: Betrayal and vengeance (1502 - 1503)

People in Italy are getting very nervous about Cesare Borgia's successes, at times reached with treachery, and some of the unhappy party are actually Il Valentino's captains. When rebellion breaks out...

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Autumn 2024 update - episode, sketches, Italian schools and politics

Autumn 2024 update - episode, sketches, Italian schools and politics

Just a quick update to apologise for a publishing delay and tell you a little about our sketches, the Italian school system and the current political situation in Italy

4 Joulu 20247min

181 - Cesare Borgia flying high (1501 - 1502)

181 - Cesare Borgia flying high (1501 - 1502)

After doing his part for the French in the second Italian War Cesare Borgia heads back to Rome to concur with his father pope Alexander VI. They take care of some internal business with the Colonna, O...

19 Marras 202415min

180 - The Challenge of Barletta (1503)

180 - The Challenge of Barletta (1503)

We first follow the life of the military captain Ettore Fieramosca (Hector Proudfly) and his troubled love story with Ginvenra da Monreale which ended tragically after the intervention of Cesare Borgi...

5 Marras 202416min

179 - Italian Wars 9: The Fall of Naples and France vs Spain

179 - Italian Wars 9: The Fall of Naples and France vs Spain

Naples once again falls to the French of king Luis XII, but once again they can't hold on to it for long as the delicate agreement with the Spanish of Queen Isabella and king Ferdinand quickly melts a...

22 Loka 202421min

178 New triumphs for Cesare and Naples under three (again) 1500 - 1501

178 New triumphs for Cesare and Naples under three (again) 1500 - 1501

We follow Cesare Borgia as he continues his conquest ousting Giovanni Sforza from Pesaro, Pandolfo Malatesta from Rimini and Astorre Manfredi from Faenza. We are also introduced to one of his most imp...

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