10 Most Scandalous Acts By The Borgia Family
Prostitutes, Poison, and Sainthood?
Before the Kardashians, there was a more outrageous family keeping things scandalous, scintillating, and risque across the pond in Europe, Renaissance Italy to be more precise. That family was The Borgias. From hosted orgies at the Papal Palace to some planned murders, this family saw no end of power, intrigue, and scandal. Today, we are looking at the Top 10 most outrageous things the Borgia family did. Disclaimer: They liked to entertain a lot of bullshit.
10). Orgies In The Papal Palace
You can see my article on The Most Famous Orgy in history article for a further look into this one. You may be wondering why this is number 10? Because the Borgias did even more scandalous shit than host an orgy at the seat of religion for the time.
Highlights of this invitation only party include paid prostitutes who had to crawl around on all fours on piles of chestnuts, and prizes given out for participants who could have sex with the most partners, a more creative prize I thought was who could produce the most amount of ejaculate.
9). Cesare Borgia Allegedly Set Up The Murder Of His Brother
Giovanni (the brother) had been traveling with Cesare. A masked man appeared to Giovanni…