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?