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Old 01-16-2009, 08:47 PM   #2
giovonni
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Default Re: How did the sister of Machiavelli's prince get so wealthy during an economic down

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Originally Posted by Carmen View Post
What an interesting story giovonni. Is obvious the historians only recorded their point of view, not the true story. It was more often than not his-story, and usually dismissive of the role of women. Have you read the book "Pope Joan"? Its a fascinating account of a woman pope, complete with evidence to back up the story! It is written as a fiction, but the basic facts are true.

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Carmen
Yes Carmen, it is quite likely, Pope Joan's legendary story> has truth within it. The patriarchial heads of the church> then and now, most likely would (and) have tried> to surpress any evidence and proof. Thats why few scholars, will seriously consider or touch upon the story or legend.
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