Why are the roads in Venice made of water?
Increasing trade followed the doge and found in the deep Grand Canal a safe and ship accessible canal-port. Drainage reveals that the city became more compact over time: at that time the Canal was wider and flowed between small, tide-subjected islands connected by wooden bridges.
Why is soccer so popular in Italy?
Soccer in Italy is more than just a sport. It is religion. It is interwoven into national history and is one of the few things that all Italians can agree on.