Venice Shouldn’t Exist—Here’s What It’s Actually Built OnThe entire city depends on wood that never rots.Joseph PickettApr 04, 2026∙ Paid2ShareThis is what Venice actually stands on.Venice stands on millions of trees driven into mud.Not stone. Not bedrock. Wood.The entire city depends on it.More than 100 small islands— all of them standing …Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Joseph Pickett.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.