History Walks in Venice

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  • Pliny the Elder on Venetia

    Pliny the Elder on Venetia

    Excerpts related to “Venetia” and the “Veneti” from the “Naturalis Historia” by Pliny the Elder (1st century)

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  • Invasions of Italy in Late Antiquity

    Invasions of Italy in Late Antiquity

    In late Antiquity the north-east of the Italian peninsula suffered many invasions. The wars caused people to move to the safer lagoon areas, and hence to the foundation of Venice.

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