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How to Use a Victory
In 1535, Charles V won the war, and an even greater peace...
11 hrs ago • James
How Marcus Aurelius Faced the Day
How Rome's most virtuous emperor dealt with stress and difficult people...
Feb 17 • James
How to Live Your Life as Art
And why you should do so...
Feb 12 • Evan Amato
The Painter of Heaven
How to will a better world into being...
Feb 10 • James
Travel Is Overrated
And Seneca agrees with me
Feb 5 • Evan Amato
The Regrets of Casanova
Is a life dedicated to pleasure one well-lived?
Feb 3 • James

January 2026

The Eternal Appeal of Venice
Interview with historian Lucy Coatman
Jan 29 • Evan Amato
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How a Student Becomes a Master
How Antonio Canova overcame adversity to elevate Western sculpture, while honouring its roots...
Jan 27 • James
The Secret Power of Partnerships
How the right one can change your life…
Jan 22 • Evan Amato
The Man Who Refused to Accept Decline
How Venice reversed her greatest humiliation...
Jan 20 • James
How to Thrive in Discomfort
Lessons from the life of Marco Polo
Jan 15 • Evan Amato
How Venice Gained Her Soul
In her more modest days, Venice aspired to greatness. In AD 828, she seized it...
Jan 13 • James
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