Carnevale: Indulging The Italian Way
The origins of this global celebration are all the more reason why Italy deserves a moment.
Presenting: Venice, An Odyssey — Hope And Anger In The Iconic City
The exclusive Italics Magazine series based on a new book looks at what makes Venice tick.
Is Venice Dying? The Answer: That’s Not The Right Question
Worries about the death of Venice distract from the issue.
New Archaeology Spurs A Revolution In Venetian History
Venice revealed as slave-trading pirate nation later reclothed as Roman progeny.
How To Treat A Virus: A Lesson From Baroque Venice
How 17th-century Venice and the bubonic plague catalyzed an architectural style that is known as the plague baroque.
Covid-19 Changed Venice Forever — What Does It Mean For Tourism?
The fate of tourism is also the battleground in Venice’s 2020 mayoral elections.
Lessons In Politics From The Past Master of Italian Intrigue
The Venetian Republic once set an example for the world.
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.