Art02. The Horses of St Mark
The four bronze horses on the balcony of St Mark's Basilica have silently witnessed the highs and lows of both Constantinople and Venice. Ancient and exquisite, they stand guard serenely over the Piaz...
7 Nov 202419min
Art01. The Lion of St Mark
This week we take a break from the chronological narrative and delve into the story of the city's iconic and enduring symbol, the Winged Lion of St Mark. Visit our website at https://histvenicepod.p...
31 Okt 202415min
007. Ocean's Ten
With the threat from the neighbouring Frankish kingdom still looming, the Venetians need a powerful protector. So they head off to Egypt to carry out a daring heist that will see them bring back a dea...
24 Okt 202438min
006. Showdown with Charlemagne
Stuck between two rival empires, the Venetians are divided on which way to turn. As the Frankish and Byzantine forces clash in the northern Adriatic, Venice is caught in the crossfire, setting the sta...
17 Okt 202436min
005 I want to break free
Venice is slowly starting to take shape. Already semi-autonomous from the Byzantine Empire, and with Doges now in place, the Venetians begin to assert themselves in international politics and trade. B...
10 Okt 202426min
004 Such Doge. Wow.
The Doge's Palace is one of the most iconic buildings in Venice today. But what is a Doge, and how did the position come into being? Today we look at the stories of the first three Doges in the early ...
3 Okt 202428min
003 Written in Stone
As the Lombards sweep through the north-east of Italy, some of the inhabitants of the Byzantine province of Venetia retreat to form new permanent settlements on the islands of the long, narrow coastal...
26 Sep 202424min
002 Lost in the Mist
After travelling through the foundation myths of the city in the last episode, this week we are peering into the dense fog of history to find the earliest real traces of life in the lagoon. Join us as...
20 Sep 202434min
