History Walks in Venice
History Walks in Venice
René Seindal
History Walks Venice is run by René Seindal. René is Danish by birth, but lives in Venice for fifteen years with Martina, his Venetian wife, and their two dogs Stella and Giubba. René has an M.A. in History and Italian, and a B.Sc. in computer science and math, both from the University of Copenhagen. He is also an authorized tour leader (accompagnatore turistico) in Italy.
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The Lombard invasion of Byzantine Italy in 568 was a pivotal event in Venetian history, as it kicked off the movement towards a distinct Venetian society, culture and, ultimately, state.
Excerpts related to "Venetia" and the "Veneti" from the "Naturalis Historia" by Pliny the Elder (1st century)
The Lombard invasion of Venetia in 568 — from "Historia Langobardorum" by Paul the Deacon.
A royal marriage and its tragic end, between Alboin, king of the Lombards, and Rosamund, a Gepid princess.
"Gentildonne" (Noblewomen) from the Gli abiti de veneziani (1754) by Giovanni Grevembroch, translated by René Seindal.
An account of the bubonic plague in Italy — also called the Justinian plague — from "Historia Langobardorum" by Paul the Deacon.
The "Historia Langobardorum" is the oldest chronicle relevant to the history of Venice. It probably dates to the 780s or 790s.
"Officiali alle Rason Vecchie e Rason Nuove" from the L’Archivio di Stato di Venezia: indice generale, storico, descrittivo ed analitico (1937) by Andrea da Mosto
"Lazzaretto Nuovo" from the "Venetia, citta nobilissima et singolare" (1581) by Francesco Sansovino, translated by René Seindal.
"Lazzaretto Vecchio" from the "Venetia, citta nobilissima et singolare" (1581) by Francesco Sansovino, translated by René Seindal.
This document is the earliest description of the translation of St Mark to Venice in 827–828, and also of early Venice. This is a translation by René Seindal.
Translation of the parts related to Venice of the "De Administrando Imperio" (c.950) by Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus.
"Nobile in Abito d'Inverno" (Nobleman in Winter Attire) from the Gli abiti de veneziani (1754) by Giovanni Grevembroch, translated by René Seindal.
"Habito ordinario" (Ordinary dress) from the "Habiti Antichi e Moderni", published by Cesare Vecellio, 1590.
"Protomedico" (Chief Physician) from the Gli abiti de veneziani (1754) by Giovanni Grevembroch, translated by René Seindal.