The Lombard InvasionThe Lombard invasion of Byzantine Italy in 568 was a pivotal event in Venetian history, as it kicked off the movement towards a distinct Venetian society, culture and, ultimately, state.History Walks Venice·May 15·14 min readFollowAvarsGepidshistodonsInvasions
The Justinian plague — Paul the DeaconAn account of the bubonic plague in Italy — also called the Justinian plague — from "Historia Langobardorum" by Paul the Deacon.History Walks Venice·Apr 27·8 min readFollowhistodonsPlagueVeneziaVenice
