The writings on this site are split into several categories, but they’re all listed here together, chronologically, newest first.
The categories are articles, blog posts, lists and translations from various sources.
Almost everything is cross-referenced by names of persons and institutions, by location, and even by bibliography. There is also a glossary of Venetian terms with references.
The podcast and newsletter are on the Venetian Stories website.
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The Acqualta of 2019
The acqualta – high tide – on November 12th, 2019, was the second highest ever measured.
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High tide season
High tide has always been a part of life in Venice, but modern changes to the lagoon has exacerbated the problem.
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Strada Nova – the end
The Strada Nova was not a single project but rather a series of incremental changes which became the start of mass tourism in Venice
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From SS Apostoli to Rialto
Strada Nove #7: The part of the Strada Nova between Campo SS Apostoli and Rialto has seen comparably fewer changes, just a bit here and there
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The Blue Door
In Venice, near Santa Maria Formosa, there’s a blueish green door everybody photographs.
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Santa Sofia
Strada Nove #6: The Strada Nova at Santa Sofia ploughs through the old city of Venice, without any regard for the city or its people.
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A Roman assassination attempt
On October 5th, 1607, the Roman church tried to assassinate the Venetian monk and theologist Fra’ Paolo Sarpi.
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Santa Fosca and San Felice
Strada Nove #5: The parts of the Strada Nove around Santa Fosca and San Felice only exist thanks to numerous demolitions of common people’s houses
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The journeys of a dead saint
Seventeen centuries of adventures – the incredible post mortem journeys of Santa Lucia of Syracuse
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Due Ponti and l’Anconeta
Strada Nove #4: Due Ponti and l’Anconeta were well known localities in Venice in the 1700s and earlier, but now both places are long gone.