The Socio-Economy of Human Heads in Late Renaissance Italy
Professor Robert Davis
Ohio State University
Monday, February 9, 2015
Stevenson Fireside Lounge
5:00 PM
A distinguished professor of Early Modern Italy, Venice, and the Mediterranean, Professor Davis has written or co-authored eight books and many articles that deal with a variety of topics, including slavery in the Mediterranean, Venetian shipbuilding, masculinity and the rituals of public violence, and Venice as a modern tourist city. His broad interests are always anchored by his fascination with popular culture and social life. Professor Davis’ current work is on brigandage in Early Modern Italy.
This lecture is co-sponsored by Italian Studies, the History Department, and Stevenson College.
