A brief history of Carnival in Venice, almost 1000 years old.
Let the Good Times Roll! A Brief History of Venetian Carnival
Black History: Renaissance Gondoliers of African Descent
How were black servants and slaves treated in Renaissance Venice?
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?
My Non-Fiction Recommendations – Fall 2020
Last month I gave you my top historical fiction recommendations of 2020; this month I'll focus on some of the non-fiction I've been reading. Many of them of course have an historical element to them. Many of them blew my mind. Suffice it to say, it's been a mind-blowing year. Now that the weather has … Continue reading My Non-Fiction Recommendations – Fall 2020
My Historical Fiction Recommendations – Fall 2020
My topic historical fiction recommendations.
Raphael: Painter in Rome – Novel review and Q&A with author
Read a review of the new novel Raphael: Painter in Rome and an interview with the author, Stephanie Storey
Raphael Roundup: Books and Films
A roundup of nonfiction, fiction, and films featuring the artist Raphael.
Raphael: A Visual Salve for Stressful Days
Musings on Raphael 500 years after his death. Looking at his art can be the healing salve we all need right now.
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