Marino Faliero: The Venetian Doge Written Out of History

Erased from official records, and ‘condemned from memory’ Marino Faliero was the first and only Doge of Venice to have his portrait erased from the Great Hall of the Doge’s Palace. But what did he do to earn such infamy? Venice was at the height of its power during the 14th century. On the cusp … Continue reading Marino Faliero: The Venetian Doge Written Out of History