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 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.