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  • Prostitution in Venice

    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!

    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

    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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