The Fifth Siren
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Water
The Fifth Siren
10/04/21 • 22 min
On the 13th of November 2019 an exceptionally high tide hits Venice, creating damage the city has not seen before. People’s homes and shops are destroyed, the power cuts off and the city plunges into a dark, desperate night, trying to rescue what it can. Could this have been foreseen? Are weather anomalies really an exception, or perhaps just something that’s going to happen more and more often? As the world stands watching, we wonder: is this only a cautionary tale for Venice, or for the world?
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6 Listeners
Trailer
The Fifth Siren
09/19/21 • 3 min
4 Listeners
Veniceland
The Fifth Siren
10/11/21 • 20 min
Venice is a “Shroedinger cat of a city”, full of possibilities. But it wears many disguises, disclosing only what it wants. For this very reason people are lured by its charm. Yet this human and urban archipelago that defies representation is also the most copied city in the world... Can its historical and cultural complexity survive the fate of becoming a playground for tourists?
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3 Listeners
Evolution
The Fifth Siren
11/01/21 • 23 min
Faced with threats of ever growing intensity, the only route for survival is change. In what way should the city transform? Is technology the modern divinity to ensure the future life of the city?
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Balance
The Fifth Siren
10/18/21 • 26 min
Throughout its environmental history, Venice has always struggled to find a balance between the city’s economic needs and the lagoon’s delicate ecosystem. Now that this relationship has been ever more compromised, is it still possible to define a balance for the city to come?
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Memory
The Fifth Siren
10/25/21 • 23 min
Venice is a living archive of historical memories, collected through centuries of trade and splendour. Not only records of venetian history, but stories from the whole world can be found in the city’s archives. Yet the greatest challenge the city is facing today is depopulation. Are the archives enough to rescue a disappearing city? And most importantly, what memories can an empty city create?
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Fifth Siren have?
The Fifth Siren currently has 6 episodes available.
What topics does The Fifth Siren cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Architecture, Italy, Environment, Climate Change, Documentary, Podcasts, Books, Arts, Global Warming and Sustainability.
What is the most popular episode on The Fifth Siren?
The episode title 'Water' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Fifth Siren?
The average episode length on The Fifth Siren is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Fifth Siren released?
Episodes of The Fifth Siren are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Fifth Siren?
The first episode of The Fifth Siren was released on Sep 19, 2021.
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