There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.

Poor Bassanio needs cash – fast. How else can he woo the beautiful and wealthy Portia? Luckily, his best friend Antonio, a merchant, helps Bassanio out by striking a dodgy deal with a local Jewish money-lender named Shylock. Shylock...

Find out how Venice rose from an obscure commune of Italian refugees to become mistress of the Mediterranean, commanding a wealthy empire that inspired awe and fear.

The church was built initially in the 8th century. It is dedicated to Moses since like the Byzantines, the Venetians often considered Old Testament prophets as canonized saints. It also honors Moisc Venier, the aristocrat who funded the...

There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.

Walls of Venice part 7/8: This video describes the process of moving and installing a gantry crane and floating barriers for a construction project. It highlights the use of specialized equipment such as transport beams and strand jacks...

No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video focuses on...

The vengeful Shylock takes Antonio to court, demanding a pound of his flesh. Unfortunately, it seems that the law really is on Shylock’s side! Poor Antonio is resigned to his fate, until a mysterious lawyer arrives, ready to save the...

Walls of Venice part 1/8: This video discusses the challenges faced by the city of Venice due to its unique geographical location and the impact of tourism and climate change. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the...

There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.

VENICE, LOUISIANA - JULY 17: A STUNNED fisherman has recorded the rare moment a massive tiger shark attacked and ate a hammerhead shark. The footage shows the 13ft tiger shark first circling the smaller 7ft shark before biting it three...

Portia receives two wealthy suitors, Shylock’s servant quits, and Shylock’s daughter Jessica orchestrates an elaborate plan to steal her father’s money and elope with her boyfriend Lorenzo! How will Shylock react when he loses his...

With workshops under threat, Venice's Stanze Del Vetro was set up as a glass museum in 2012. Rachel Spence visits an exhibition of glass works by Ettore Sottsass running alongside the Venice Biennale.

Antonio has been rescued from Shylock’s violent vengeance. Portia and Nerissa play a hilarious prank on their husbands, Antonio hears some fantastic news, and everyone lives happily ever after... except Shylock, of course!

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There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.

Thousands of the children caught up in Burundi's tragic civil war fled to Tanzania. Many are now making the return journey, many as orphans. What will they find? Returning Home follows the painful and emotional journey of Vanise, who has...

Walls of Venice part 2/8: This video provides an overview of the MOSE project in Venice, which aims to protect the city from flooding caused by high tides. The video introduces the lead engineer on the project and explains how the idea...

Gullfaks to Hebron part 6/8: This video discusses the construction of a massive liquid natural gas regasification plant on the Adriatic coast that supplies natural gas to Venice and Mestre. The platform was built using concrete and...

Carnival is the last chance to indulge before Lent for observant Christians. Festivities usually include food, drink, and creative costumes and masks. Learn what makes the Carnival celebrations of Venice, Italy unique.

Things are going well for Othello - he is a powerful army general and has just married Desdemona, the love of his life. However, unbeknownst to Othello, his seemingly loyal friend Iago is secretly plotting against him! The manipulative...

Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Cassio seriously wounds Rodorigo. Lago secretly stabs Cassio in the leg. His cries are heard by Othello, who thinks Iago has...

The Horses of St. Mark's Square have a complicated history that passes through ancient Greece, Rome, eaerly Christianity, the High Renaissance, and Napolean's France. This is history through their eyes.

There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.

There are more than 250 churches in Venice, both consecrated and desecrated. Obviously, the sacred ones are first of all places of worship, but all together they make up a cultural, artistic and human heritage of inestimable value.