Discover the fascinating history and science behind Venice’s sinking in this in-depth video exploration. Through compelling ...

The bronze Winged Lion in the Piazzetta di San Marco, Venice, is more than a simple statue. It is the soul of a city, the enduring emblem of a once-mighty maritime republic. For centuries, it has ...

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In the 15th century painting “Miracle of the Relic of the Cross at the Rialto Bridge,” a Black gondolier calmly rows his client through the center of a frenetic scene. When you picture Venice’s famous ...