things about the pope. he wanted the world to see him as the em bodiment of evil. and wanted him to be removed from the papacy. >> alex sander could have had him taken into custody. killed. he just laughed it off and never defended himself against it. >> february 7, 1497, he makes a spectacular display of the rebellion that the pope cannot ignore. >> he contrives this idea of a bonfire. to set fire to things that are not necessary. and luxuries. >> famously he gathered paintings, beautiful objects. luxurious fabrics. put in a bonfire. as a symbol of the last days.