Memory
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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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?
Visit thefifthsiren.com for full transcript and episode notes.
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