René Seindal
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New: kayaking tours
Kayaking in the Venetian lagoon — a unique way of the experiencing Venice and its natural surroundings.
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The fall of the Republic
May 12th is the anniversary of the fall of the Republic of Venice in 1797, which in many ways was a quite unique event.
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An unreasonably short History of Venice
I have written an Unreasonably short History of Venice, which is free to download and share, both as PDF or e-book.
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Slow site updates
Site updates have been and are rather slow because I’m preparing for an exam.
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A Venetian Stories podcast
I’ve been told that men of my age are supposed to have a podcast, preferably an obscure one which nobody listens to.
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Austrians entered Venice
Austrian soldiers entered Venice on January 18th, 1798.
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The lagoon in winter
The lagoon is particularly beautiful in the winter, if one dresses for the weather.
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A headless eagle
Headless eagles on Venetian lampposts — small signs of big events in the past.
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The Barbarèla
On the day of Santa Barbara, the Doge drew a lot, allowing young noblemen to enter the Consiglio Maggiore before the age of 25.
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Brick pavements at St Mark
Current digs in the Piazza San Marco reveal the ancient brick pavings of the square, as we know them from paintings.