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The Rise and Fall of the Venetian Galleys
In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the Venetian Republic's transformation from a muddy lagoon refuge into the undisputed queen of Mediterranean trade. They explore the Arsenal's assembly-line ship production, the state-sponsored galley convoys known as the muda, and the savvy use of diplomatic immunity and double-entry bookkeeping. Along the way, they discuss the rivalry with Genoa, the Fourth Crusade's pivot to Constantinople, and the eventual decline as Atlantic routes shifted power westward. Specific figures include Doge Enrico Dandolo, Marco Polo, and the merchant…
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