info , to histodons group

Fornicators of Nuns

“Fornicators of Nuns” were criminals in ancient Venice, and harshly punished, but that didn’t stop nuns from having lovers.

https://historywalksvenice.com/venetian-story/fornicators-of-nuns/

info , to histodons group

Prostitution in Venice

In ancient Venice prostitution was considered a necessary evil, where more harm would come from a ban than from a de facto acceptance

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/prostitution-in-venice/

info , to histodons group

Festa delle Marie

The “Festa delle Marie” celebrating the liberation of brides abducted by pirates, was an important event in medieval Venice.

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/festa-delle-marie/

info , to histodons group

Carnival in Venice

The Venetian Carnival was celebrated for centuries, until the end of the Republic. The modern carnival is only superficially similar.

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/carnival-in-venice/

info , to histodons group

More Veneto

“More veneto” refers to the official calendar of the Venetian State which was based on the ancient Roman calendar

https://historywalksvenice.com/article/more-veneto/

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