Italian Histories

Join host Jordan Bradley on an exploration of the various regions and peoples of the Italian peninsula. Season 1 focuses on the lagoon and empire of Venice.

Podcasting since 2022 • 8 episodes

Italian Histories

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Italian Histories Trailer and Season One Intro

Welcome to Italian Histories, I’m Jordan Bradley and I’m excited to share this new podcast which explores the varied histories of the peoples and regions of the Italian peninsula. Season One explores the lagoons and empire of Venice.

January 03, 2022 • Season 1 • 5:05

Venice E01: The Founding of a People

In this episode we explore the history of the people of the Veneto and address a number of common and uncommon myths around the founding of Venice.

January 18, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 14:58

Venice E02: The Foundations of a New City

In this episode we explore the 300 years of largely undocumented Venetian history between the claimed founding of 421 and the first Doges, and fill in the blanks with some imperial tangents.

February 01, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 16:13

Venice E03: The First Doges

In this episode we explore the impact of two religious traditions on the early formation of Venetian identity, and get to know the first Doges of Venice...and their mostly ceremonious demises.

February 15, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 20:58

Venice E04: War Comes to the Lagoon

In this episode we explore the coups that brought down the Galbaii and their successors and brought the threat of domination by and the feudalism of the Holy Roman Empire to the heart of the lagoon.

March 01, 2022 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 14:49

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