Diane Ghirardo

Diane Ghirardo, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Southern California and expert on Renaissance history, joins Professor Suzannah Lipscomb to unravel the life of Lucrezia Borgia. They discuss Lucrezia's dual role as both a victim and a villain, entwined in her family's infamous scandalous legacy. The conversation delves into her marriages, her relationship with Alfonso I d'Este, and her innovative land reclamation efforts. They challenge myths and highlight her emergence as a respected figure seeking redemption in a male-dominated world.