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Prostitution in Venice
In ancient Venice prostitution was considered a necessary evil, where more harm would come from a ban than from a de facto acceptance
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Ne Fodias – Do not disturb!
In 1793 a ship from Nauplia in Greece brought cheese and the black plague to Venice. Twelve persons died.
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The Doge
The doge was the elected head of the Venetian Republic. He was elected for life by an arcane process that also included drawing lots.
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