
A journey through the history of the city of Venice, meeting a host of colourful characters along the way.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | a year ago |
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We're a few days late with our regular episode this week due to illness, but we needed to tell you about the Intelligent Speech conference, where we'll be joining a whole host of other history podcasters on Saturday 28 February 2026.
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Our crossover trilogy concludes with the story of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa's Italian campaign of 1174-76. Once more, we are joined by our podcasting friends Mike (A History of Italy) and Dirk (History of the Germans) to explain how the Emperor to... more
In the second of our Barbarossa 3-parter, we're joined again by Mike (A History of Italy) and Dirk (History of the Germans).
By the end of the 1150s, the plans of Western Emperor Frederick Barbarossa appear to be working perfectly. But within a few ... more
We've been focused on Venice's explosive relations with Constantinople recently, but the situation on her doorstep in Italy is just as dramatic. So this week, we turn our focus to the new Western Emperor, Frederick Barbarossa. Our podcasting friends ... more
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A Meticulous March through the history of Venice from the very beginning with lots of little jokes and parallels to the present to keep listeners engaged. I am continually in awe of how much research goes into this.
Entertaining, informative, and free of annoying music and sound effects so perfect for night time listening. It’s the perfect backdrop to a visit to Venice! I’m only docking a star because one of the hosts consistently mispronounces some of the words and it’s a bit distracting (it’s FRIULI, not Froo-illy) but this is a minor gripe.
This is what a history podcast should be: well-written, intelligent
and thoughtful with I particularly appreciate the way in which it interrogates its sources. Well done!
Had hopes of this though I did not at all enjoy the first episode - unknowing woman asks all-knowing man questions and is enlightened. From the second on they both inform us. Jess is rather a flat script reader but early days and the material is interesting. I then visited the website to be confronted with the message that in using it I consented to their use of cookies. No info about what they are doing, no option to modify. Not for me. I could carry on listening and ignore the website if ... more
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This podcast provides an engaging exploration of the rich and diverse history of Venice, highlighting its evolution through various historical periods and significant events. Key themes include the intricate political dynamics between Venice and prominent empires such as Byzantium and the Holy Roman Empire, as well as famous figures from history, including the legendary Casanova. Listeners will find the combination of well-researched narratives, light humor, and personal anecdotes particularly captivating, making it a compelling resource for history enthusiasts and those interested in Venice's unique cultural heritage. A noteworthy feature of the episodes is the blend of storytelling with scholarly insight, as the hosts tackle both lesser-k... more
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