Natural Histories Dolphins of the Belfiore Does the intelligent sea mammal, long associated with Venus, the goddess of love, offer a clue to a lost jewel of the Renaissance? Alexander Lee | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 7 July 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. RenaissanceArt Related Articles Placing the Platypus Sexual Eeling Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree