So I decided to be a plague doctor for Halloween this year. What or who exactly was a plague doctor?
Category: Venice
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?