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The Venetian Black Ships: How Venice Built a Navy
While earlier episodes explored Venice’s maritime trade and espionage, this episode reveals the industrial engine behind its power: the Arsenal. We examine how the Serenissima transformed shipbuilding from a craft into a factory system centuries before the Industrial Revolution. Lucas and Luna discuss the standardized production lines, the role of state-sponsored innovation, and the fierce protection of these secrets by the Council of Ten. You will hear about specific innovations like the hull frames that allowed for faster construction, the use of iron nails over wooden pegs, and how this…
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