There is a saying in Europe that "glory belongs to Greece and greatness belongs to Rome". It started when the Venetian Governor Dandolo led and commanded the Fourth Crusade to attack and capture Constantinople until the Nicaea Empire regained Constantinople in 1261.

The Eastern Roman Empire was in a state of collapse, so many people who were nostalgic for ancient Rome had great hatred for the Doge of Venice, and even considered it more hateful than heresy.

Before the 18th century, Venetians were legally allowed to wear masks to work and live most of the year. Specifically, from October 5th of each year to June 10th of the following year, for as long as

8 months. As for the more than 10 days of carnival and the 40-day fasting day, the mask is never left behind.

Even the Doge of Venice would wear one. In order to prevent being assassinated, he was always surrounded by many guards. A large group of people wore masks and showed off in the streets, so no one could recognize who the real Doge was.

In the 13th century, nobles wore masks when traveling mainly to blend in with ordinary people and go to the theater to watch plays. Women wore a mask called a moretta, which could cover the female cheeks, while men wore a mask called a bauta.

The bottom of the nose protrudes like a bird's beak, making it easier to talk and eat.

In Venice in the 18th century, masks appeared in various public places. Nobles wore masks to receive foreign envoys. Venetians from all classes wore masks to the theater to listen to operas, watch plays, or attend dances. In addition to formal occasions, in restaurants

Customers wearing masks can be seen everywhere. Robbery and fraud incidents involving masks are also common.

When you put on a mask, you can be your true self because no one can recognize you.

You can try your luck in the streets wearing a mask, and you may meet a lonely lady, a rich fool, or even the Doge of Venice himself.

Kill him and think about how miserable Constantinople was after its fall. Everything you have done will be remembered, even if your final outcome is to be tried in the Governor's Palace, then walk across the Bridge of Sighs and return to the darkness.

prison.

The bell tower in St. Mark's Square is made of red bricks and was built in the late 15th century. It is not only the vertical coordinate of the city of Venice, but also the center of gravity of the spatial composition of the square building complex. Standing here and looking down from the top, you can enjoy the pleasant scenery.

Panoramic views of the city of Venice and the lagoon, and even the beautiful Alps in the distance.

In 1609, the great Galileo showed the astronomical telescope he invented to Donner, the Doge of Venice, here.

The first bell tower was completed in 1173 and was used as a lighthouse to navigate ships in the lagoon.

In the Middle Ages, it was specially used to hang torture cages. Prisoners were locked in the cages and sometimes even allowed to die in the cages. On July 14, 1902, the bell tower suddenly collapsed without warning due to the collapse of the foundation. However,

Only the front porch under the bell tower and the caretaker's cat were affected.

Venice is a free city, and such a barbaric punishment at the stake would not be carried out.

Bruno was arrested in Venice in 1592 and burned to death in the Campo de' Fiori in Rome after eight years in prison.

Copernicus discovered the theory of celestial motion, but he did not publish his theory until he was about to die. Bruno openly supported him at a young age. He fled everywhere starting in 1583. In the end, the church used deception.

Tricked him to Venice.

Many people think that the Bridge of Sighs in Venice is related to love. This is a lie. No one can tell how many people have walked on the Bridge of Sighs. The most famous person who walked on the bridge according to historical records is Giacomo Casanova. He

He was an Italian in the 18th century. He had multiple identities such as priest, writer, soldier, spy, diplomat, and entrepreneur, but he was mainly known to the world as an adventurer and swinger. In May 1755, at the age of 30, he was accused

Fa engaged in witchcraft fraud and was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Pomona had a free lunch, but had to spend more money. She not only bought a painting by Rosa, but also bought a Colombian handmade mask in a store under Monica's introduction.

In addition to "Mamma Mia", Italians also say "Mums, this is handmade". The "little pigeon" mask is very delicate and beautiful, with a staff on it, but the price is also very "beautiful", it's simply

Luxury.

Anyway, wearing a mask, she took out her invisibility cloak again, and Alessandro and Monica also changed into carnival costumes.

Monica is wearing a Gatto mask, which means kitten in Italian, so named because the mask is shaped like a cat's face.

Alessandro was wearing Arlecchino. He originally wanted to wear Bauta, but was ruthlessly suppressed by his cousin, so the three of them got on a small motorboat and sailed towards St. Mark's Square.

In the fairy tale, the first owner of the Elder Wand was killed in an inn, and the price of freedom is vigilance.

Be careful of getting ripped off when you arrive in Venice, but as the mayor of Venice says: spend money when you come!

This smelly city is like this. Rich people think it is a paradise, but those without money find it boring.

The human heart cannot stand the test, so don't test human nature, because human nature cannot stand the test.

These two young Muggles were full of curiosity about new things, and cooperation would only be happy when everyone benefited. They also got money when they played games with Pomona, and everyone was happy.

This is how it is with a high-end socialite. No one talks about money, but gives expensive gifts. When she needs money, she will pawn those gifts.

Once someone in that circle is infected with a strange disease, many people will be nervous. A healthy body is the capital of everything. The name of the Medici family is Pharmacist.

Although Venice was also an important city of the Renaissance, Florence was the pinnacle of the upper class in Europe at that time, and they were competitors with the Borgia family.

During the reign of Pope Alexander VI, the shadow of corruption and murder shrouded the entire Holy See. People advocated a luxurious and dissolute life, and all their money was used for enjoyment and arty fashion, just like Pomona, buying paintings and "handmade arts"

Taste".

People who don’t know how hard they earn money don’t feel it when they squander it. If you want money, you need to find ways to make it.

The Borgia family is good at assassinating people with a poison called Cantrera. No one knows what its ingredients are.

A Potions Master makes a lot of money, and they are always easily involved in various conspiracies, whether in the Muggle world or the wizarding world.

Pomona didn't dare to underestimate the wisdom of double agents, but isn't this the fun part of adventure and exploration? You never know what you will face at the next moment.

The appointment of the Doge of Venice was based on a referendum of Venetian merchants and recognition by the Byzantine Empire. The most complex election process in mankind so far formulated by the Assembly of the Republic of Venice ensures that state power will not fall into the hands of a certain family like Florence. It is this system that makes

The republic lasted for 1100 years.

It was like a beautifully designed clock that kept running until the emperor's fist smashed it to pieces.

Napoleon experienced the baptism of the French Revolution. Although Rousseau’s book on the origin of human inequality has wonderful parts, it also has many errors and omissions, but so what? There are also many errors and omissions in the Bible, and human beings are not

Been a believer for so many years.

Although there is no single family in Venice that enjoys the same privileges as the Medici family, there is the "Golden Book", which records 200 families that have made special contributions to the Republic of Venice. These people have supreme privileges in this small city.

When the boat arrived at the pier of St. Mark's Square, Pomona passed by a man wearing a white mask.

This kind of mask is very similar to Bauta, but there are not so many decorations. The owner of the mask seller said that this kind of mask is called Larva, which means ghost.

There are always demons hiding among the crowd.

Pomona didn't go to see that person again. After all, she was just a tourist, and it was better for her to stay out of other countries' affairs.

"Dang Dang Dang"

The clock in the square rang. This deafening sound should be heard by all the Venetians. It would be pitiful if someone was too frightened and fell from the tower.
Chapter completed!