Monthly Archives: March 2017

Terrorists in Venice!?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by seductivevenice

Just got this news from an Italian friend: Authorities arrested four men who were planning to bomb the Rialto Bridge. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/30/italian-police-break-alleged-jihadist-cell-planned-attack-venices/ The Telegraph article I emailed with a Venetian friend who works near Campo Manin, where one of the men … Continue reading →

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Redefining Beauty: Luisa Bergallii Gozzi

Posted on March 27, 2017 by seductivevenice

Women’s History Month is almost over, and I don’t want to miss the opportunity to tell you about a little-known remarkable Venetian woman. Labeled a shrew, when really she was the one supporting a crumbling noble family, Luisa Bergalli Gozzi … Continue reading →

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What Does a Navel Have to Do with Casanova?

Posted on March 19, 2017 by seductivevenice

Here is a curious item related to Casanova. My friend Marco sent me photos of a small medal cast in silver. At his request, it was commissioned and then created in 1998 by a Dutch association to honor Casanova. Roberto Ruggió … Continue reading →

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Where Am I? (11)

Posted on March 15, 2017 by seductivevenice

Can you figure out where I am? (Or technically, where I was. I’m in California right now as I post this!)

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Gondola Stuff: Bug Killler Gondola

Posted on March 2, 2017 by seductivevenice

As part of my occasional series of gondola-related stuff, here’s your latest peek into my collection. I got this at the fair trade shop by the Rialto Bridge. It’s made from used bug spray cans. Clever recycling, but whoever got … Continue reading →

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