Tag Archives: Venice

Bronze Is Not the Most Durable of Monuments

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Near three months, without excepting the holy season of Lent, were consumed in skirmishes and preparations, before the Latins were ready or resolved for a general assault. The land fortifications had been found impregnable; and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books Publishing and Writing, History, Uncategorized | Tagged Byzantine Empire, Constantinople, Edward Gibbon, France, Istanbul, Middle Ages, The Crusades, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Venice, war | 1 Comment

Linkage

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: HBD*Chick enjoys a book by two of the Chicago Boyz, but has a few quibbles too. Dennis Mangan wonders why so many MSM sites are cutting back on comments. Are big cruise ships helping to destroy Venice? … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged alt right, Bloomberg, demographics, Dennis Mangan, egalitarianism, Feminism, Foseti, HBDChick, heartiste, population growth, Roger Federer, Slumlord, Steve Sailer, Venice, Will. S. | 8 Comments

Venice and Lawyers in Vegas

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When it comes to traveling, my dad would say it’s a waste to spend a lot of money on a hotel room. “What’s the point? You’re gone all day. All you do is sleep there.” Sensible advice, … Continue reading →