Honoring the Victims of the Armenian Genocide
a dark chapter in history unfolded as the Turks… Continue reading Honoring the Victims of the Armenian Genocide
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The Warrior Pope
Giuliano della Rovere began climbing the ecclesiastical ladder as a youth, aided by his uncle, Pope Sixtus IV. In 1503 Giuliano himself became Pope Julius II. He secured his office by promising the cardinals to seek their advice on important … Continue reading The Warrior Pope
Catherine of Bologna
Catherine was born on 8 September 1413 to Benvenuta Mammolini of Bologna and Giovanni Vigri part of the upper-class society. She was raised in Niccolo III‘s court as a lady-in-waiting to his wife Parisina Malatesta and became lifelong friends with his … Continue reading Catherine of Bologna
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