Alessandra RIZZI

Alessandra Rizzi is a University Researcher in Medieval History at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She serves as Departmental Delegate for Orientation and coordinates research projects on Venetian political communication, recreational systems, and mendicant orders. Her teaching includes Medieval History (bachelor's) and History of Venice in the Middle Ages (master's) across multiple degree programs.

• Education: PhD in European Social History, Ca' Foscari University; Diploma in Archivistics, Paleography, and Diplomacy (ASVE); Frances A. Yates Fellowship at the Warburg Institute

Research Interests focus on Venetian political communication with external territories (13th-16th centuries), recreational systems in medieval societies, and mendicant orders' roles. She leads regional projects like Le commissioni dei rettori veneziani in Istria e Dalmazia (funded by Regione Veneto) and contributes to digital lexicography through PRIN 2022-MED.ITA.

Her publications analyze Venetian maritime governance, ludic systems, and religious-cultural interactions. Current projects include studies on Minor Venetian Sanctuaries and political communication tools. She co-edits the journal and series Ludica, dedicated to the history of games, and participates in conferences globally.

• Scientific Awards: Stefano Benetton Scholarship (1990-1991)

• Grants: Regione Veneto funding (2013, 2014, 2017) for Venetian heritage in Istria/Dalmatia; PRIN 2022-MED.ITA (MUR-funded)

She contributes to institutional committees including the Library Commission, Teaching Committee of History, and Ce.Do.Di at Ca' Foscari University.