The Painting, The Church & The Courtesan

VENICE:  In the last episode we left the crypt at the bottom of a church (San Zaccaria) in the 9th century. What will we find inside? Why was Giovanni Bellini's painting so earth-shattering for the times, and Who's That Girl - Angela de Moro?Stories Chas shares in today's episode: Debaucherous parties & blackmailing nuns!The body of St. MarkWhat was Vivaldi's role at the nun's orphanage?How Bellini's painting opened cultural doorsThe Disruptions of the HunsThe Story of Angela de Moro: courtesan & politician's daughterContact Chas:Navigating Venice Facebook PageEmail:  [email protected] Painting: Detail from ‘San Zaccaria Altarpiece’ (1505) by Giovanni Bellini (c.1430–1516). Source WikiartVisit the Chiesa di San ZaccariaBio:Chas Carner is an award-winning NYC-based writer for print, television, and other media. He is the author of the best-selling novel, TAWNY, and co-author of the popular literary travel guide VENICEWALKS. In 2021, he founded and funded CarnerTales LLC, comprising teams of writers, illustrators, editors, and producers who create graphic novels that are timely, prosocial, insightful, and nonviolent, all of which promote empathy, understanding, and kindness. His next travel project, NAVIGATING VENICE, will provide content for digital delivery via the internet and smartphone apps.  Introducing the First Premium, Come to You, Decentralized Dinner Society for Discerning Travelers: The Dinner Story.   Visit us and inquire here: The Dinner StoryThe podcast may be over, but our curiosity and hunger for inspiring people and experiences will never end. Join the WAITING LIST for our most unique experiences, COMMISSION a rare season of modular events, or just say HI:   [email protected] Credits:  INTRO:  Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel