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The Nefarious Borgias: Fact or Fiction?
One of the most intriguing legends of the Italian Renaissance is that of the infamous Borgias. To many, the names Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia evoke stories of surreptitious assaults in dark alleyways, tongues cut off at the merest insult, and mutilated corpses fished out of the Tiber. Their use of poison was legendary, and it was widely believed that many an honored guest at a Borgia banquet became history shortly thereafter.

Britain's Hever Castle: A Fortress Full of History
Anne Boleyn's family home, Hever Castle in Kent, England, is a marvelous Early Renaissance relic. Not only has the castle survived the corrosive effects of time and weather, it also reflects the personality of its infamous mistress.

Wenches Just Want to Have Fun
Amtgard: Historical Fantasy or Fantastic History?
Amtgard is a medieval and fantasy recreation group which takes the reconstructed illusions of ancient bygone eras a step further. Though knights, outlaws, and robber barons are a fixture of Amtgard battlegames and quests, the beliefs and superstitions of the Middle Ages are part of the show.

The Path of the Pagan
Although the word "pagan" comes from the Latin paganus meaning country dweller, today we are likely to attach a completely different meaning to the word. To some, paganism is a religion within itself, while to others it is a belief system incorporated into other religions.

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