When Kublai sets his sights — and his army — on the taking of the walled city of Xiangyang, Marco’s allegiance is tested.
Marco’s ingenuity — and loyalty — is put to the ultimate test when Kublai takes a violent and bold step in his quest to become emperor of the world.
Alternately neglected and abused by her cruel husband, Lucrezia has an affair with Paolo, a handsome stable boy; Cesare strikes a bargain with Machiavelli: deny French troops passage across his…
Della Rovere reaches France and strikes a bargain with its ruler to invade Italy and install him on the Papal throne in exchange for control of Naples; Rodrigo attempts to…
Alexander is convinced that a lightning strike on St. Peter’s Basilica during mass was a sign of God’s disapproval; Cesare tries to prove his worth as a military commander; the…
Juan returns to Rome trying to spin his combat injury as proof of his valor, but Cesare exposes his brother’s ignoble behavior; Lucrezia takes a lover in her intended husband’s…
Antony’s nature reasserts itself, and challenges his alliance with Octavian. Timon and Levi set themselves against Herod’s plans. Servilia’s public displays of grief leave Atia unsettled. Gaia uses Pullo’s punishment…
Following his naval defeat at Actium, Marc Antony returns to Egypt, where he and Cleopatra settle into a world of debauchery. Octavian tries to use Pullo as leverage to Vorenus…
