Lagoon
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The Black Plague
The black plague — or bubonic plague — is caused by a bacterium, yersinia pestis. It is one of the most virulent diseases in the world, and it has left some deep marks in the history of Venice.
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‘New’ frescoes in the Torcello basilica
Recently discovered frescoes in the church of Torcello, former seat of the bishop, attest the close connections early Venice had to the Caroligian empire.
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Antonio Moro and the Somachio
Antonio Moro came to Venice in January 1593 to work at the Lazzaretto Nuovo, where he left us a very interesting message on the wall.
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Poveglia – a photo gallery from the island
A photo gallery of some of the many photos I have from the island of Poveglia in the Venetian lagoon.
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Poveglia – more than ghost stories
The island of Poveglia is now famous for ghost stories made up by American television. However, there’s a lot more to say about the island than fictitious stories of ghosts and crazy doctors.