About Laura Morelli
Welcome! I am an art historian and historical novelist. I earned a Ph.D. in art history from Yale University and have taught college students in the United States and in Italy. My Authentic Arts guidebook series has been leading travelers off the beaten path for more than 20 years. As a historical novelist, my passion is bringing the stories of art history to life. I am the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of THE NIGHT PORTRAIT, THE STOLEN LADY, THE GONDOLA MAKER, and other novels. Thank you for checking out my books and courses!
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Shopping on MuranoLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:41:25-05:00
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How to Choose a Venetian Carnival MaskLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:09:19-05:00
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Venetian Carnival Masks: The Plague DoctorLaura Morelli2019-11-25T07:49:09-05:00
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New Venice books!Laura Morelli2019-11-26T05:04:32-05:00
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Venetian Carnival Masks: Who’s WhoLaura Morelli2021-02-06T21:19:09-05:00
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Venetian Carnival Masks: A Brief HistoryLaura Morelli2019-11-26T04:04:38-05:00
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How Venetian Carnival Masks are MadeLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:23:11-05:00
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Vote for the cover of my new book on Florentine artisans!Laura Morelli2019-11-26T04:00:44-05:00
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Befana: Venice in JanuaryLaura Morelli2019-11-25T07:34:37-05:00
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Made in France: What to bring home from Paris or Provence (an artisanal tour of Limoges, Lalique, Laguiole, and oo la la–even more!)Laura Morelli2019-11-22T05:11:29-05:00
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NEW BOOKS in the new year!Laura Morelli2019-11-25T07:41:23-05:00
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Papel Picado: The Mexican tradition of “pierced” paperLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:54:50-05:00
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Bread of the Dead: How to make “pan de muerto” for the Day of the DeadLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:32:34-05:00
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Sugar Skulls: Sweet Treats for The Day of the DeadLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:43:39-05:00
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Day of the Dead: Calavera Catrina and the Beauty of “La Muerte”Laura Morelli2019-11-25T08:27:17-05:00
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The History of the Venetian GondolaLaura Morelli2022-08-14T07:29:52-04:00
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A Venetian gondola in AmericaLaura Morelli2020-11-03T20:11:47-05:00
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The Timeless Traditions of Catalan CeramicsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T09:31:45-05:00
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Saris, Skirts and More from RajasthanLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:43:05-05:00
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Are you left-handed?Laura Morelli2019-11-25T07:33:47-05:00
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Granita: Sicily’s Frozen TreatLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:17:11-05:00
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Sound Check!Laura Morelli2019-11-26T05:57:08-05:00
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Spanish Colonial Furniture of the American SouthwestLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:47:15-05:00
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How Romanization WorkedLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:12:04-05:00
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Pâte de verreLaura Morelli2019-11-25T09:40:08-05:00
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Happy Bastille Day!Laura Morelli2019-11-25T10:06:23-05:00
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Limoges China: What You Should KnowLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:50:04-05:00
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Longwy Enamels: A Unique French Ceramics TraditionLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:50:59-05:00
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It’s official! The Gondola Maker is an award-winning novelLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:03:13-05:00
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Guatemalan TextilesLaura Morelli2019-11-25T10:06:46-05:00
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10 Reasons to Love LimoncelloLaura Morelli2022-09-20T07:00:19-04:00
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Why I Love Naples, ItalyLaura Morelli2022-06-07T09:14:40-04:00
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The Gondola Maker: Book TrailerLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:09:35-05:00
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Antiquing Across the American SouthwestLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:27:17-05:00
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The Gondola Maker Goes On Tour with iRead Book ToursLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:10:37-05:00
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Things to Do in Paris: Be a FlaneurLaura Morelli2019-11-25T09:07:03-05:00
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Treasure-Hunting Along the Santa Fe TrailLaura Morelli2019-11-25T09:35:57-05:00
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Santa Fe: Authentic Shopping at the Palace of the GovernorsLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:42:24-05:00
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5 Things to Know about Pysanky, Traditional Easter Eggs of Eastern EuropeLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:13:46-05:00
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What’s the difference between art and craft?Laura Morelli2023-05-03T09:34:09-04:00
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Laguiole Knives: What To Ask Before You BuyLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:49:14-05:00
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Giveaway: Subscribe to Dream of Italy and Get a Copy of The Gondola Maker!Laura Morelli2019-11-26T04:56:09-05:00
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5 Great Collections of Ancient Egyptian Art in North AmericaLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:07:08-05:00
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How to Haggle When You TravelLaura Morelli2019-11-25T09:50:09-05:00
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Canopic Jars: An Integral Part of the Ancient Egyptian Mummification ProcessLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:23:25-05:00
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Ancient Egyptian Mummification Process: Not Just for PharaohsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:18:29-05:00
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Ravenna, Italy: What You Should Know About Its MosaicsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:43:49-05:00
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Things to Do in Florence, Italy: Explore Traditional WoodcraftsLaura Morelli2019-12-12T06:19:18-05:00
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Florence, Italy: Best Shopping StreetsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:09:40-05:00
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Shopping in Venice, Florence, & Rome: Laura Morelli Talks with the FrommersLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:44:56-05:00
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Goodreads Giveaway for The Gondola MakerLaura Morelli2019-11-26T04:59:05-05:00
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English WoolLaura Morelli2019-11-25T10:06:11-05:00
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New Mexican SantosLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:38:32-05:00
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Guatemalan textiles: A fun success storyLaura Morelli2019-11-25T10:06:34-05:00
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A poem about a Venetian gondolaLaura Morelli2019-11-26T04:12:44-05:00
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New Book: The Gondola Maker (A Novel)Laura Morelli2019-11-26T05:05:39-05:00
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Brittany’s History of High HeadgearLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:24:21-05:00
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The Venetian Origins of SequinsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T07:45:29-05:00
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The Ponte Vecchio of FlorenceLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:53:38-05:00
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What’s a connoisseur?Laura Morelli2019-11-26T06:05:23-05:00
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The conversation of specialistsLaura Morelli2019-01-31T00:06:47-05:00
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The Ancient Art of Chinese SilkLaura Morelli2019-10-13T15:57:17-04:00
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Oaxacan Textiles: What You Should KnowLaura Morelli2019-01-31T00:07:08-05:00
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Unraveling Wrought IronLaura Morelli2019-11-25T05:54:07-05:00
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5 Great German Christmas MarketsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:55:10-05:00
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New England SilverLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:54:10-05:00
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Authentic Eats: What You Should Know About Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of ModenaLaura Morelli2019-11-26T03:52:58-05:00
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What does tradition mean?Laura Morelli2019-11-26T06:04:48-05:00
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5 Things to Know about TurquoiseLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:25:23-05:00
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Happy Halloween, friends!Laura Morelli2019-01-31T00:07:10-05:00
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Was this man responsible for the fall of Rome?Laura Morelli2019-11-26T06:04:03-05:00
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Handmade Cowboy BootsLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:34:54-05:00
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Appalachian DulcimersLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:30:18-05:00
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Glassblowing 101: What’s a gaffer?Laura Morelli2019-11-26T04:57:20-05:00
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What to buy when in ItalyLaura Morelli2020-01-13T09:33:22-05:00
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Pueblo Pottery: What to Ask Before You BuyLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:23:16-05:00
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African Beads: 5 Things to KnowLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:24:34-05:00
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Master Potters of UmbriaLaura Morelli2019-11-26T04:20:44-05:00
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Parisian PassementerieLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:55:26-05:00
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10 authentic shopping destinationsLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:20:16-05:00
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Provence: 5 Authentic Shopping TownsLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:41:26-05:00
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Roman GoldLaura Morelli2019-11-26T04:14:15-05:00
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Packing to Shop: How to Pack to Bring More HomeLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:40:32-05:00
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How to Find Good Limoncello Even if You’re Not Going to SorrentoLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:02:17-05:00
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Tantalizing TurquoiseLaura Morelli2019-12-03T06:04:13-05:00
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Malaysian BatikLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:52:42-05:00
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Irish CrystalLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:48:07-05:00
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Are you brave enough to make art?Laura Morelli2019-11-26T05:46:27-05:00
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5 Things to Know about the HuipilLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:14:47-05:00
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Manufacture = Made by Hand?Laura Morelli2019-01-31T00:07:13-05:00
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The Art of Brazilian LaceLaura Morelli2019-11-25T09:34:19-05:00
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The secret of art?Laura Morelli2019-11-26T05:58:43-05:00
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Art from the Heart: Welsh Love SpoonsLaura Morelli2019-11-25T08:22:37-05:00
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When it’s OK to eat fried doughLaura Morelli2019-11-26T05:16:41-05:00
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5 Things to Know about Venetian Carnival MasksLaura Morelli2019-11-26T04:11:21-05:00
