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Feminist, Fiftyish, and Fabulous: Me??

I recently had the pleasure of recording an episode of Feminist, Fiftyish, and Fabulous on station CJSF 90.1 FM out of Vancouver with lovely host Robin Eriksson. To listen, just click here. Thank you for having me on, and thank you for listening!

ginabuonaguro books, Historical Fiction, Travel, Uncategorized, Venice 1 Comment October 15, 2021 1 Minute

To Duel or to Not Duel: That is the Question

From today's vantage point, duels truly seem stupid. So why did they occur so often?

ginabuonaguro Duels, Historical Fiction, Uncategorized Leave a comment September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 2 Minutes

Voting, Venetian style

Lately there is a lot of talk about elections. In Canada, word on the street is that Justin Trudeau will call an election late summer or early fall. (I still don't fully understand the parliamentary system.) In the US, there is the usual partisan wrangling over voting rights - who gets to vote, where, when, … Continue reading Voting, Venetian style →

ginabuonaguro Italy, Renaissance, Uncategorized, Venice 1 Comment July 14, 2021 3 Minutes

I need help! Take my title poll

I'm working on revising my new novel and am having trouble settling on a title. Thus, I need your help! Please take my poll to help me decide.

ginabuonaguro Historical Fiction, Italy, Uncategorized, Venice Leave a comment May 25, 2021 1 Minute

I Love Paris – Anytime

A review of Paris in Ruins and a Q&A with the author M.K. Tod, who also writes the A Writer of History blog.

ginabuonaguro books, Historical Fiction, Paris, Travel, Uncategorized Leave a comment May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 6 Minutes

Happy 1600th Birthday, Venice!

Celebrating Venice's 1600th birthday.

ginabuonaguro Convents, Italy, Renaissance, Uncategorized, Venice 2 Comments March 24, 2021 1 Minute

Let the Good Times Roll! A Brief History of Venetian Carnival

A brief history of Carnival in Venice, almost 1000 years old.

ginabuonaguro Covid-19, Historical Fiction, Italy, Renaissance, Travel, Uncategorized, Venice 4 Comments February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 2 Minutes

Black History: Renaissance Gondoliers of African Descent

How were black servants and slaves treated in Renaissance Venice?

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How Trump is like a 14th-Century Venetian Doge

Trump and his attempted coup have much in common with the 14th-century Venetian doge, Marino Faliero. If we do not learn from history, we are condemned to repeat it.

ginabuonaguro Italy, Renaissance, Trump, Uncategorized, Venice 1 Comment January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 4 Minutes

A Covid Christmas: Holiday Gift Ideas

Gift suggestions for a Covid holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Channukah, and stay safe!

ginabuonaguro books, Covid-19, Historical Fiction, Holocaust Literature, Italy, kittens, Neil Pasricha, The Book of Awesome, Uncategorized, Venice 2 Comments November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 4 Minutes

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