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The Venetian Black Ships: How Venice Built a Navy
This episode explores the Arsenale di Venezia, the colossal shipyard that powered the Serenissima’s maritime dominance. We trace how Venice transformed from a trading outpost into a naval superpower by standardizing galley construction and mass-producing warships. Lucas details the organizational genius behind the Arsenale, including the assembly-line techniques that allowed them to outfit a fleet in days rather than months. Luna asks about the daily life of the craftsmen and the sheer scale of the operation. Together, we examine key figures like Doge Andrea Gritti and Admiral Bajamonte…
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