<p>From the battlefields of medieval Italy to the gilded halls of the Vatican and the grandeur of Renaissance courts, the Farnese family carved a legacy of power, ambition, and cultural patronage that shaped the course of European history.<br><br>Rising from humble feudal origins, the Farnese ascended through strategic marriages, military prowess, and shrewd political alliances, embedding themselves at the heart of Italian and papal power. At the...