We’re in beautiful Venice, but we’ve taken a detour through history, and now we find ourselves in Constantinople in the 13th century. We had no choice. The buildings surrounding Saint Mark’s Square ooze history. We had to know how this place came to be, so here we are on a detour to Constantinople. Continue reading “Detour to Constantinople”
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How Little Venice Got to be Powerful Venice
We’re in the middle of the story of how little Venice got to be powerful Venice. If you’ve been following along, you may recall that in the 13th century, the Venetians were in a very interesting position. Venice, thanks to tax-free trade and its perfect location between East and West, was prospering mightily. But their sweet deal was in jeopardy. Continue reading “How Little Venice Got to be Powerful Venice”
