History's Naughtiest Popes - A history talk with Holly Cruise.
Sat 29 Nov
|Social Refuge
Join Holly for the last History talk of 2025, you are in for a real treat with this one!
Time & Location
29 Nov 2025, 19:00 – 22:00
Social Refuge, 27 Great Ancoats St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AJ, UK
About the event
History’s Naughtiest Popes
📅 29th November, 7:00pm
🎤 With Holly Cruise
When you think of Popes, you might picture solemn men in white robes, holy vows, and lives of piety. Well… not always. From scandalous affairs and outrageous parties to power plays that make Game of Thrones look tame, some of history’s pontiffs were more naughty than nice.
Join historian and speaker Holly Cruise for a tongue-in-cheek romp through the Vatican’s less saintly chapters. Expect juicy gossip from the Renaissance, shocking misbehaviour from the medieval era, and more sinful surprises than you thought the papacy had room for.
Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of scandal, or just up for a fun evening of stories that might make you clutch your rosary, this talk promises equal parts education and entertainment.