The Borgias

I am currently watching the series, The Borgias, courtesy of Netflix. If you loved The Tudors, this will please as well. Originally aired on Showtime, the controversial House of Borgia which is based on actual historic events, will intrigue and addict , for sure. The series highlights riveting Renaissance surroundings and costumery. Jeremy Irons plays Rodrigo Borgia who rises to the papacy via his own corrupt and felonious ways. Scandalous, it is!

... a foxy fellow

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Downton idioms...

Confused by some of the language used by the characters of Downton Abbey? Read this for better comprehension.

...cinnamon and milk?

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Mums the word...

It seems Shirley MacLaine, sister of Warren Beatty, will play Lady Cora's mum in season three of Downton Abbey. I wonder if she will experience any spiritual encounters, perhaps with the Mr. Pamuk??

a fan of Mary Crawley...

"For the fans of the flawlessly flawed Lady Mary Crawley..."

salutations en français...

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