History Walks in Venice

Largitio Astolfina

The largitio Astolfina was a concession by Lombard king Aistulf, which confirmed the earlier terminatio Liutprandina.

  • Pactum Lotharii (840)

    Pactum Lotharii (840)

    The Pactum Lotharii was a treaty between the Duchy of the Venetians and the Holy Roman Empire, or parts thereof, from 840.

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  • The demise of the Exarchate

    The demise of the Exarchate

    The events around the demise of the Exarchate of Ravenna only involved the Venetians marginally. It is nevertheless important to the history of Venice.

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  • Paulicius — the first doge of Venice?

    Paulicius — the first doge of Venice?

    Was the first doge really the first? Did he even exist? And if he didn’t, why is he there? There are some serious questions about doge Paulicius (697·717) to be examined.

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