Inside Venice’s Jewish ghetto
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Episode: Inside Venice’s Jewish ghetto
Pub date: 2026-10-01
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In the early 16th century, Venice confined its Jewish population to a restricted quarter on an island in the city. It was the first settlement to bear the name 'ghetto' – a word that would go on to shape the history of Jewish persecution and segregation.
Alexander Lee explores this history in his book The First Ghetto, which is a finalist for the 2026 Cundill History Prize…
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