Marozia was a powerful Roman noblewoman during the late 9th and early 10th centuries. She was born into a prominent family and became a significant political figure in the Papacy and the Roman nobility. Marozia is often remembered for her influence over several popes, particularly her son, Pope John XI. Her life was marked by intrigue and scandal, as she was involved in various political alliances and conflicts. Marozia's relationships with powerful men, including her affair with Pope Sergius III, shaped the political landscape of her time. Her legacy is often associated with the tumultuous period known as the Saeculum obscurum or "Dark Age" of the papacy.