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.
How Trump is like a 14th-Century Venetian Doge
Category: Venice
A Covid Christmas: Holiday Gift Ideas
Gift suggestions for a Covid holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Channukah, and stay safe!
Happy Halloween from the Plague Doctor
So I decided to be a plague doctor for Halloween this year. What or who exactly was a plague doctor?
Making Progress on My New Novel Set in Renaissance Venice
Very exciting moment for me - I just finished the entire first (very rough) draft of my new novel!
It’s Not Just the Coronavirus: A History of Quarantining
Quarantining, a word with a rich and ancient history, is still relevant, and we would be wise to study the past to judiciously apply best practices and lessons to the present.
Venice Dispatch: Abnormal Acqua Alta?
Will Venice experience more - and worse - acqua altas in the future?
