Happy 1600th Birthday, Venice!

Celebrating Venice's 1600th birthday.

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

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

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.

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.