Mark Ziese June 10, 2026 Exploring Italy The Stone Guardians of Venice: Faith, History, and the Piazzetta Columns Mark Ziese June 10, 2026 Exploring Italy Discover the hidden history of the columns in Piazzetta San Marco, from a sunken third pillar to ancient execution superstitions.
Mark Ziese June 8, 2026 Exploring Italy The Bone Heist that Built Venice: The Legends of Saint Mark Mark Ziese June 8, 2026 Exploring Italy How did St. Mark become the symbol of Venice? Read the fascinating story of three legends: the destiny, the heist, and the lost relics. These "origin stories" fueled the claims of medieval Venice.