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Villas of the Veneto Tour
Sep
12
to Sep 17

Villas of the Veneto Tour

Veneto is the region of Venice and its countryside boasts a wealth of grand villas with stunning gardens. These were (and some still are) the villas owned by rich Venetian aristocrats and here is where they retired for their ‘vacanze’. Many of the villas we visit were designed by Andrea Palladio, one of the most influential individuals in the history of Western architecture. Join us as we discover some of the best Palladian Villas.

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The Borgias - the Truth behind the Legends
Apr
28
7:00 PM19:00

The Borgias - the Truth behind the Legends

Rodrigo Borgia became a pope but organised orgies and kept multiple mistresses. Cesare Borgia murdered many people and inspired Machiavelli's Prince. Lucrezia Borgia was a seductress who poisoned her lovers ...
Is this all true or legends?nRecent analyses of the Borgias' correspondence have shed new light
on their lives and on the truth of the allegations

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Virtual Tour - Venice and the Middle East, Trade, Art and Pleasure
Feb
26
6:00 PM18:00

Virtual Tour - Venice and the Middle East, Trade, Art and Pleasure

Trade with the Middle East shaped not only the architecture of Venice but also Venetian lifestyle. You are invited to join Annalisa Conway and Wafa Tarnowska as they investigate the depthof this influence and the way it affected every day life in Venice.

This talk has now taken place, but is available to download and watch at your leisure below.

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Talk on Zoom The Rise and Fall of the House of Savoy 2nd Part
Jan
20
6:00 PM18:00

Talk on Zoom The Rise and Fall of the House of Savoy 2nd Part

The House of Savoy arose as a powerful family around the year 1000. They were counts, then dukes, then princes, then kings of Italy. But who were they really?

In my first talk I will consider their origins and analyse how they endured centuries of European politics and wars to emerge as the oldest ruling house in Europe.

In my second talk I will discuss the events of the last two centuries. What sort of rulers were the Savoys? What were their passions and intrigues? Which of their actions determined their fall from grace with the Italian people?

Throughout these talks I will also introduce you to some of the Savoy family's beautiful residences and their legacy in Italian architecture.

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The Rise and Fall of the House of Savoy
Jan
13
6:00 PM18:00

The Rise and Fall of the House of Savoy

The House of Savoy arose as a powerful family around the year 1000. They were counts, then dukes, then princes, then kings of Italy. But who were they really?

In my first talk I will consider their origins and analyse how they endured centuries of European politics and wars to emerge as the oldest ruling house in Europe.

In my second talk I will discuss the events of the last two centuries. What sort of rulers were the Savoys? What were their passions and intrigues? Which of their actions determined their fall from grace with the Italian people?

Throughout these talks I will also introduce you to some of the Savoy family's beautiful residences and their legacy in Italian architecture.

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Leonardo's Vineyard in Milan
Oct
28
6:00 PM18:00

Leonardo's Vineyard in Milan

Leonardo da Vinci loved wine and wrote extensively about wine making. Not many people however know that he owned a vineyard in Milan where he would relax in between painting the Last Supper. The story of a beautiful palazzo which is linked to the vineyard and the process of rediscovering the vineyard are both fascinating and I believe they deserve to be told.

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