Renaissance Papacy Family Trees

The video explores the influence of three prominent families—the Borgias, Della Rovere, and Medici—on the papacy during the Italian Renaissance. It covers the Western Schism, the rise of nepotism, and the controversial reigns of popes like Alexander VI. The video also highlights the patronage of the arts by Pope Julius II and the impact of the Protestant Reformation initiated during Pope Leo X's time. The Medici family's influence extended beyond the church, affecting European royalty and politics.

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