S1E6 - Stealing Saints for the Glory of Venice

Saint Mark the Evangelist had an interesting life, and then his body had an interesting afterlife. A medieval heist is underway! In this episode we encounter discussion of human remains, religious rivals, demoted saints, severe storms, forbidden trade routes, and customs officials.Questions answered:How did Venice get Saint Mark? What happened to St. Mark the Evangelist? Who was Saint Mark? Who was St. Mark the Evangelist? Why is San Marco's Square in Venice special? Why does Venice have San Marco Square?