Parcast Presents: Summer of '69

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 — biding his time before making moves to become a pope himself. This episode first aired on Dictators. New episodes every Tuesday.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices