History of Venice Podcast

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A journey through the history of the city of Venice, meeting a host of colourful characters along the way.

  1. 3D AGO

    050. Show Me The Money

    The contract of 1201 was simple. Venice will build a fleet for 33,500 men, and the crusaders will pay for it, spreading the cost across four instalments. Well, Venice has now built that fleet, and the accounts are overdue. But where are the crusaders, and where is their money?  Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro and outro music is Primavera from Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    44 min

  2. FEB 14

    Casanova Part 8 Bonus. Remebering Henriette

    So, what happened after Casanova and Henriette parted in Geneva on that cold morning early in 1750? We had a chat about the rest of the story after the end of the recording of the main episode, so if you'd like to know about the two further times that they met each other later in life, and some theories about who she might really have been, tune in for this bonus Valentine's Day special. Music is from Vivaldi's "Estate" (Summer) from Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    33 min

  3. FEB 11

    Casanova Part 8. His Greatest Love

    "Tu oublieras aussi Henriette". The words scratched with diamond on a window of the finest hotel in Geneva remained scored on Casanova's soul for 50 years. This week, we tell the story of the woman he adored without reservation. If you're looking for a love story for Valentine's Day, look no further. Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro music is Estate (Summer) from Antonio Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni. Closing music is from the Adagio (mis)attributed to Tomaso Albinoni. Both are used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    57 min

  4. FEB 4

    049. The Conspiracy

    Christmas 1201. Hagenau, Alsace. While the faraway Venetian shipyards are busy building a massive fleet for the crusading army, two men with ambitions to rule the Eastern and Western Empires respectively are hatching a cunning plan. It's a long shot, but it might just work. Join us as we consider the Conspiracy of Hagenau with author and podcaster Marco Cappelli. ------------------------------ For more information about Marco's Storia d'Italia podcast, and to buy his excellent books: Website: www.italiastoria.com Books "Per un pugno di barbari" sulla crisi del III secolo  "Il miglior nemico di Roma" sulla storia dei Visigoti "Quando Venezia distrusse l'Impero romano" sulla Quarta crociata --- Other links: https://linktr.ee/italiastoria ------------------------------------------- Don't forget that we'll be at the Intelligent Speech conference on 28 February this year. Tickets are available from: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/  Use the discount code VENICE for 10% off at the checkout. _________________________________________ Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro and outro music is Primavera from Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    1h 15m

  5. JAN 28

    048. Crusaders Assemble

    Pope Innocent wants a Crusade. The Venetians are good and devout Catholics, but what they really want is trade. How do these two forces combine in the preparations for the Pope’s glorious attempts to recapture the lost territory of the Holy Land?  In the second part of our epic series on the 4th Crusade we look at how the early fateful decisions were made, as the Doge agrees a contract with the Marshal of Champagne. Everything that happens later flows from here. Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro and outro music is Primavera from Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    54 min

  6. JAN 21

    047. Introducing the Crusade of the Liars

    We've finally reached the Fourth Crusade. To kick us off with the background, we speak to history podcaster and author Marco Cappelli, whose recent book "Quando Venezia Distrusse l'Impero Romano" lays out the whole story in colourful and captivating detail. We ask him about the political environment in the crusading movement and in Byzantium when the new Pope Innocent III calls yet another crusade in 1198. It's going to be a bumpy ride. Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Find Marco's podcast, Storia d'Italia, on all good podcast providers. Storia d'Italia website: www.italiastoria.com Join Marco's mailing list Read his books: - "Per un pugno di barbari" sulla crisi del III secolo  - "Il miglior nemico di Roma" sulla storia dei Visigoti - "Quando Venezia distrusse l'Impero romano" sulla Quarta crociata   Intro and outro music is Primavera from Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    53 min

  7. JAN 14

    046. Blind Man's Promise

    In 1192, Venice elects a new Doge. In an age of warrior kings, the Venetian electoral college picks an 85-year-old blind man. It’s time for us to meet the legendary Enrico Dandolo. Recommended reading for this episode: Thomas Madden “Enrico Dandolo and the Rise of Venice”. Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro and outro music is Primavera from Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    52 min

  8. JAN 7

    045. Four Wise Men

    We’ve been so focused on the dramatic events of the second half of the 12th century recently that we haven’t had much chance to look at the people who led the city of Venice through these dramatic times. Today, we reflect on the Doges from 1148 to 1192, to see whether any of them are likely to be in the conversation when we eventually reach the end of the century and pick our favourite overall. So please join us for the stories of Campanile Doge, Murdered Doge, the Doge of Peace, and Cookie Doge. Email us at histvenicepod@gmail.com, or find us on Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram. Intro and outro music is Primavera from Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni, used under Creative Commons licence from musopen.org

    57 min
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A journey through the history of the city of Venice, meeting a host of colourful characters along the way.

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  • Creator
    histvenicepod
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
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