Venetian word of the day: èsser
Èsser is one of the most important words in Venetian. Venetians use it to express their very identity and the Venetian language is littered with it.
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Venetian word of the day: barene
The barene are an important feature of the Venetian lagoon and played an important part in the founding of Venice. But what actually are they?
Venetian word of the day: Osmarin
Osmarin sounds such an exotic word and conjures up romantic images of Venetian merchants travelling to the east. But what does it really mean?
The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King: Book Review
A review of the book The Chef’s Secret by Crystal King, published on 12 February 2019 by Simon and Schuster. A culinary romp through renaissance Italy.
Weird Venetian house numbers explained
Venetian house numbers are notoriously difficult to understand. This article looks at the history of them and explains how they work.
The most dangerous bridge in Venice?
The Ponte Santa Fosca was the scene of some of the bloodiest events in Venetian history. Find out more about this fascinating place.