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The Venetian Spy Network That Ruled the Seas
In 1509, Venice faced its greatest existential threat at the Battle of Agnadello. While we have explored the Medici bank and the Papal intrigue in earlier episodes, this story focuses on the invisible war fought by the Council of Ten. We examine how Andrea Gritti and the Tre Savi all'Arco built a global intelligence apparatus that monitored French movements, Ottoman alliances, and internal dissent. This episode details the specific mechanics of the spy network, from the use of merchant ships as cover to the brutal interrogation techniques used against traitors. You will hear about the…
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