Wild Animal Politics In Cities — From New Delhi To Venice
Two ways to learn to live in peace with urban animals.
Sex, Romance And Venice’s Women — A Reputation Centuries Old
Behind it a proud record of empowered women who made a difference.
Culture In Crisis — A Cautionary Tale Of A City Moving At Two Speeds
Despite its decline, Venice teems with more and more cultural events. Covid-19 has temporarily changed all that, but this interim will very probably end when the virus emergency passes.
Is The Mona Lisa Just Another Painting?
I once asked a group of university students what they thought of the Mona Lisa. One young woman immediately raised her hand and said: it is just another painting.
Lessons In Politics From The Past Master of Italian Intrigue
The Venetian Republic once set an example for the world.
Re-purposing The Past On The Sixty-some Far-flung Venetian Islands
Each can teach us a lesson in how heritage can be saved or be lost to time.
A Future For The Past: The Venice Paradox
Venetians made their choice in the September 2020 elections and went for the quick-money option — but due to climate change and the legacy of the virus that may not be straightforward.
Who Is Venetian?
When does one belong to Venice? The question of identity become critical with depopulation of the city.
New Archaeology Spurs A Revolution In Venetian History
Venice revealed as slave-trading pirate nation later reclothed as Roman progeny.
Is Venice Dying? The Answer: That’s Not The Right Question
Worries about the death of Venice distract from the issue.