Santorio Santorio (1561–1636), a Venetian physician and inventor, profoundly shaped modern medical science. He pioneered the use of the pulsilogium, a pendulum-based instrument that precisely measured the pulse—an innovation built on Galileo’s laws of motion. Through quantifying human vitals, Santorio transformed medical observation into a scientific practice

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, Venice will once again host the Regata Storica, its iconic historical regatta along the Grand Canal. This annual event, held on the first Sunday of September, is a living echo of Venice’s maritime and civic grandeur—rich in history, pageantry, and fierce competition.

Every year, late summer in Venice transforms into something extraordinary. From August 27 to September 6, 2025, the Venice International Film Festival returns to the Lido, drawing filmmakers, actors, and cinema lovers from around the world. Now in its 82nd edition, it remains one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world—where cinematic history […]

In 1848, the Venetian lawyer Daniele Manin rose to lead a courageous insurrection and proclaimed the short-lived Republic of San Marco, standing against Austrian domination and becoming a symbol of Venice’s quest for liberty. Today, his legacy is forever tied to St. Mark’s Basilica, where his final resting place lies in the Piazzetta dei Leoncini, […]