Tag Archives: history

Troops on the Grand Canal

Posted on April 18, 2024 by seductivevenice

Thanks goes to Piero for sharing this image from 1945. American troops travel down the Grand Canal at the close of WWII. Rather unusual vehicles, and they look so incongruous next to the elegant and iconic gondolas. The Grand Canal … Continue reading →

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Casanova in Films: in Venice THIS WEEK

Posted on April 13, 2024 by seductivevenice

Casanova: fantasie in attesa del terzo centenario (1725 – 2025) All’Ateneo Veneto (Sala Lettura) in occasione dei trecento anni dalla nascita di Giacomo Casanova, mettete già in agenda l’evento che abbiamo preparato martedì 16 aprile alle ore 17.30 Dialogo tra lo storico … Continue reading →

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Sharing: Interview with Harry Freedman

Posted on April 2, 2024 by seductivevenice

JoAnn Locktov, a writer and publisher and friend, recently interviewed Harry Freedman, author of Shylock’s Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice’s Jews and the Ghetto. You can read the interview here on Ytali. JoAnn discussed with Mr. Freedman Sara Copia … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Ytali Magazine!

Posted on October 12, 2023 by seductivevenice

Please enjoy my interview by JoAnn Locktov in Ytali magazine! JoAnn is a long time Venetophile who has contributed to preserving Venetian culture and promoting Venetian artisans as well as publishing three photo anthologies. See her full biography below (borrowed … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Woman in Venice, second edition, Is Ready for You!

Posted on September 7, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve got a new edition of A Beautiful Woman in Venice for you to enjoy. Though I thought I had turned over every stone while doing my research, I found that I had more to … Continue reading →

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The best books about undaunted Italian women to inspire you

Posted on August 8, 2023 by seductivevenice

Hi friends and readers! I recently joined an online service that connects readers with good books. Shepherd.com invited me to make a list of 5 books I recommend, on a topic of my choosing. I’ve compiled a list of “The … Continue reading →

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Ciao Casanova!

Posted on August 6, 2023 by seductivevenice

Will you be in Venice this September? Maybe you can catch the show Ciao Casanova at Teatro Fenice. It’s a free show, but you have to register ahead of time. I’ve heard it’s already booking fast (or maybe filled by … Continue reading →

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If You Love Italy and Art…

Posted on July 27, 2023 by seductivevenice

…then you’ll love Laura Morelli’s new book The Last Masterpiece. This historical fiction novel follows two timorous-turned-dedicated women during WWII: one is Eva, an Austrian photographer who helps to catalogue Italy’s treasured artworks as the Germans truck them further north, … Continue reading →

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Casanova the Translator Tackled the Iliad

Posted on July 19, 2023 by seductivevenice

Albert Gardin has been hard at work memorizing Casanova’s translation of Homer’s Iliad into Venetian dialect. What a gift! Many people think of Casanova as a flirt and lover only, but he was actually very involved in a life of … Continue reading →

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As Seen at Palazzo Grimani

Posted on June 8, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m embarrassed to admit that I had never been inside Palazzo Grimani until yesterday. When I started coming to Venice it was being restored. Because Casanova writes about it, I saw the courtyard when I was writing Seductive Venice. Finally … Continue reading →

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