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.
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.
Sex, Romance And Venice’s Women — A Reputation Centuries Old
Behind it a proud record of empowered women who made a difference.
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.
Who Is Venetian?
When does one belong to Venice? The question of identity become critical with depopulation of the city.
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.
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.