Republic of Venice

former state (697–1797) controlling, at various times, parts of northeastern Italy, the Balkans, and Mediterranean islands

Discussed in 2 episodes Wikidata (Q4948) →

Episodes

#5566: Venice: The City That Was a Supply Chain

Venice wasn't romantic — it was a logistics problem with a paint job. How a lagoon empire survived 1,100 years.

Main topic Sep 26
#5498: Who Was a Superpower Before America?

The word "superpower" was invented in 1944. So how do you build a list of them stretching back to Akkad?

Sep 23