History of a Mediterranean Superpower: Rise & Fall of Venice

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The story of Venice is a fascinating tale of ambition, commerce, politics, wars and empires.
Join us as we chart the extraordinary rise of Venice - from a community of refugees hiding out in the Italian lagoons, to one of the medieval world's most dominant maritime states - and then explore its gradual demise at the hands of powerful enemies.
We'll discover how the Serene Republic took advantage of its unique coastal location, and used skilful diplomacy to outmanoeuvre its rivals and expand its empire across land and sea. Venice would go on to become a jewel of the Italian Renaissance, an architectural masterpiece, and what many still consider to be the most beautiful city in the world.
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[@FlagAnthem]

how can I submit some actual Italian CC? please, those automatic generated sub are AWFUL

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Been waiting for years for you to complete this series! Finally! The circle is complete! Love the video!

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A video of Epic History's behind the scenes power plays

[@novomute4281]

5 years of waiting has come to an end!

[@HalfLifeOfHumanity]

Anything for you emperor Doge

[@paulleverton9569]

5 year of coming has caused a wet end???

[@crazylizard1889]

Now we need an EHTV Italian Wars series. No other channel blends coherence, conciseness and retention like this, making EHTV the only place suitable to explain one of the most topsy turvy periods in Western history.

[@sidp5381]

Kings and Generals has done a exhaustive documentary on the Italian wars go onto it

[@RamonesFan201]

@@sidp5381 Well his presentation sucks soooo.... 🙄

[@dolsopolar]

⁠@@sidp5381 can hardly finish their videos and despite covering wide range of interesting topics.

[@seamonster936]

I agree the Italian Wars with the backdrop of the Renaissance and other developments in Europe will make for an excellent series.

[@yasintamer1547]

K&G Italian War serie is 3 hours long finally merged after 2 years... Yet, I am willing to watch the Epic version 👍🏻

[@secretbaguette]

Everyone thinks of the Roman empire, but every so often I like to spare Venice a thought.

[@huberticusrex]

That's kind of you

[@RussetPotato]

Venice has more impact on current society in my observations. That lagoon was as OP for it's technological era as the USA's landmass gives it an OP advantage for this era. I don't think the USA is OP for the next era.

[@RegulareoldNorseBoy]

that is VE(ry)NICE

[@nandocastiglione9742]

🤓

[@FMmffmFM]

If we want to draw a continuity line ( I terms of rule of law, power and influence) , I think Rome - Venice - London - Washington is the straightest

[@jessedellross3245]

One of the greatest and most beautiful cities in the world. A living example of the great architecture of the Italian renaissance.

[@paytowin8468]

What a timing, I am going to Venice next week

[@mikewangsama1127]

I just got back from Venice, its hot af at the moment, you might wanna wait until September or October to go when the weather is cooler. My cloths were soaking wet after a 30 min walk

[@FrancescoBedini]

I do boat tours in Venice, let me know if you are interested

[@Adventureclone]

​@@FrancescoBediniwhat kind of boat tours?

[@brotherarmox605]

@@Adventureclonethe ones where for 1 hour of a tour they ask you to sign away your soul, the next member of your family and you have to take a loan. And I’m Italian and I hate to do this, but Venice prize are something that should be illegal on planet earth.

[@DrewCannon]

@@brotherarmox605lol

[@MiggyFrancisco-gb8zb]

You are the best narrator Charles Nove!

[@vortex1603]

I confirm. On the other hand, his pronunciation of Italian or French is not great

[@freedombro6502]

​@vortex1603 what do you expect ? Lol

[@vortex1603]

@@freedombro6502 Other KZbin history channels use outsiders to help presenters correctly pronounce words or nouns in other language.

[@vanbalzup6481]

I just want to confirm, is this guy real or AI? Because I’m getting really quite miffed when I find a video with an interesting topic, just to find its some bot boop beeping at me. HUMAN SUPREMACY FOREVER

[@waqarsaleem8611]

@@vortex1603 WHO TF CARES ABOUT FKING PRONUNCIATIONS? He is English and is the best narrator i have heard in my entire KZbin watch time.

[@SolidAvenger1290]

Despite being only a small superpower in Europe, Venice was actually an "Empire of Laws" that inspired many people. Which included Thomas Jefferson in creating the US Constitution amid Venice's unique government.

[@loofms9167]

True, also the Britons took inspiration from the Venetian Law, well known for its stability and reliability. And from their peculiar Maritime Empire. Some time later the birth of the British Empire...

[@phann860]

Plus opportunism and piracy.

[@motivationallizard6644]

Madison created the constitution. Jefferson was consulted (he was Madison’s mentor after all) but he didn’t write the constitution.

[@averageguy8974]

Eh, it wasn"t that small of a superpower. Surely not as mighty as Spain or France were, but Venice still has been one of the biggest players in the Western World for centuries

[@loofms9167]

@@averageguy8974 Actually while the trade routes were in the East, Venice was the world's first economic power. Spain's golden age was some time after the discovery of America and France wasn't richer before that than the Venetian Republic. At those times Venice had also the world's premier navy.

[@imperator0725]

Damn, I’m sure this will be one of their best videos so far. We’re so lucky this channel exists. Many thanks to your team!

[@JuanFrochleichten]

Regarding the arts, Venice is the place where the violin, Viola, and cello was first made, and also the birthplace of the world's great classical composers, such as Benedetto Marcello, Tomaso Albinoni, and Antonio Vivaldi! The maestros/masters of classical music, their work is extraordinary!!

[@larrylamb5462]

Also, the bridge of Sighs. Which is also a Robin Trower song.

[@subutaykhan9387]

Venice sucks. Florance is the best italian city state

[@loofms9167]

Don't forget about the first modern bank, the first modern newspaper, the invention of the patent... USA Constitution is made after Venice's and much more... modern society as we know today is greatly shaped after the ancient Venetian Republic. A true pillar of Civilization.

[@JuanFrochleichten]

@@loofms9167 But, bro is comes from Legnago

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

A damn fine song at that.

[@lorenzogiovannini5417]

I am from Italy, precisely from Bergamo and around the old city there is still the imposing city wall built by the Venetians and above each entrance door there is the winged lion symbol of Venice; I recommend everyone if you have the possibility to go and visit Bergamo and the old city with its walls because they are spectacular

[@paulleverton9569]

"I am from Italy" says Lorenzo Giovannini. I would have thought that name was Norwegian. PS. Make up the spare bed. Thanks for the invite. I'll stay for 3 to 5 weeks starting August 21st. Can I borrow a car to visit Florence?

[@FMmffmFM]

They are part of a UNESCO site which stretches from Bergamo to Montenegro

[@GetYassUp]

La magnifica Bergamo

[@patrickdeguzman4302]

..l😢l

[@IllyrianPrince14]

I knew a lot about Venice from playing them on EU4. That game teaches you history like no other. Because you are actually playing as a ruler of Venice undergoing the same threats, opportunities etc

[@paulleverton9569]

Yet you seem to not know that a 'ruler of Venice' was a Doge - so how much did you really learn, Albanians are OK by me.

[@IllyrianPrince14]

@@paulleverton9569 is it wrong to use 'ruler' in any case? A ruler can be a president, prime minister, king, queen, emperor, doge, sultan. etc etc

[@Madokaexe]

​@@paulleverton9569 That's such a dumb take

[@mahadlodhi]

Never thought I would get, almost emotionally, so invested in a historical entity. I almost wanted to weep for Venice by the end of this video. Forever grateful to EHTV for their work

[@condelocatelli7172]

I have a relative who served in the 87th Squadriglia Aeroplani during World War 1 which bore the name La Serenissima with the Lion of St. Mark as a shield in honor of Venice. Ironically they were responsible for the Flight over Vienna. My grandfather, who served in the Regio Esercito during the 2nd World War, spent a period in the city training as a military firefighter in Ca'Foscari barracks of the 87th Fire Department at the time. I love the history of this city.

[@LaviniaBianchi-dz5jb]

Thanks!

[@paulleverton9569]

Fascinating.

[@malcolmwise2147]

87th Pepperoni Pizza

[@roddeazevedo]

According to the Italian Navy: "In 1915 the “Marine” Brigade was reformed and included an Artillery and an Infantry Regiments , both organized in three battalions, raised to five during World War I. The Naval Riflemen experienced the tragic period of the trenches contributing to the final victory. They distinguished themselves in the defense of the city of Venice, whom the Austrians attacked several times by sea and by land (for this reason the landing force’s motto is “Per mare e per terram”). On March 17, 1919, during a solemn ceremony, the city of Venice, grateful for the heroic sacrifice of the Navy Riflemen, awarded the Regiment with its own coat of arms, the winged lion, and the name of its Patron Saint: San Marco. Since 1919, the Naval Riflemen Corps have been called San Marco."

[@johnsoldier8722]

Long live the history of Venice and the history of humanity! May it ever be preserved

[@pdruiz2005]

Marvelous summary on the history of Venice. I’ve been watching art history shows lately, and Venice is among the most important centers of European art, ranking up there with Paris, Rome and London. It constantly pops up in all these episodes I see. I want to visit her gorgeous palazzos, churches and canals again. The most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever witnessed in my life are the sunsets in Venice.

[@sk8city476]

dont forget about Florence 😁

[@pdruiz2005]

Oddly enough in these art history shows Florence almost never pops up. Remember, Venice produced great artists whose intended markets were foreign nations, for the most part. Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese-all painted for Spanish, Portuguese and French kings, not to mention the Holy Roman Emperors. As a result their art is scattered all over Europe. The same with Canaletto, Tiepolo and their followers-their landscapes and frescoes were for export and are found all over Europe. Florentine painters were never this international. Their art stayed within the Tuscan region for the most part. And it shows on these TV programs.

[@FAMA-18]

Florentine art, often associated with the Renaissance, is renowned for its emphasis on drawing, perspective, and humanism. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael etc..produced iconic works that have had a profound influence on Western art. Venetian art, on the other hand, is celebrated for its rich colors, dramatic lighting, and sensual subject matter. Artists like Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese created paintings that often depicted lavish scenes of luxury, mythology, and religious subjects. Ultimately, the popularity of either school depends on individual preferences and historical context. While Florentine art may have been more dominant during certain periods, Venetian art has also enjoyed significant popularity and influence. Both were very important for western cultures.

[@andreascovano7742]

VENICE PART 2 FINALLY!!!! I HAVE BEEN ASKING THIS FOR SO LONG!

[@geo.m1639]

This is better than any tourism advert

[@FlagAnthem]

read Santanché, READ!

[@VenetianWarlord]

2:50 According to the legend, the two merchants Buono and Rustico hid Saint Mark's body in a box full of cabbage and pork meat so that the Abbasid guards would not open it.

[@omerfaruksalar6488]

Theft can be seen at any time in European history. How interesting, a civilization built on theft.

[@KARKATELCESARENVIADODESA-pv4yd]

yup, it's big brain time

[@gerromecampbell9223]

Are you sure that’s accurate? Mark was a contemporary of Jesus. This was long before the Caliphates!

[@leloupdessteppes3228]

My grandfather's homeland. Knowing that so much history belongs in my bloodline makes me so proud! ♥

[@omerfaruksalar6488]

Does the plague also make you proud?

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

@@omerfaruksalar6488 Do you know where that plague derived from? Crimea&Asia. Have a point? BTW Crimea is just above your country Turkey...

[@elnando8777]

@@omerfaruksalar6488 plague? rotfl

[@nikobellic570]

​@@omerfaruksalar6488 why not? Even painful history is important history

[@GnomaPhobic]

I really like how you took the time to slow down and present such beautiful paintings, statues, and architecture. History is so much more than just the names and dates, it's a way to understand and appreciate the people and cultures who came before us.

[@metalpsyche82]

That was your best video yet. 40 minutes of pure bliss

[@passionenapoleonica]

Congratulations from Italy. Beautiful video.

[@Cecil_Augus]

Venice stood unconquered for 1000 years. Even more than Constantinople. Unimaginable.

[@pdruiz2005]

Constantinople was conquered by the Romans in around 150 BC when it was the Greek colony of Byzantium. It remained Roman from roughly that date to 1453. Even when the “Latins” besieged and looted the city in 1204, they used puppet Roman emperors to keep the city dwellers pacified. They never formally took possession of the city. So, no, Constantinople remained truly unconquered for over 1,500 years. And if you consider the “Latin” interlude as a conquest, that’s still 1,354 years of not being conquered in anyway. Longer than Venice.

[@Cecil_Augus]

@@pdruiz2005 My line of thought was from the foundation of Constantinople proper until the city fell in 1204 to the Venetians - which it did, it was violated and sacked, it fell. Then we don't have 1.000 years, but rather something around 900 years. Venice meanwhile wasn't properly invaded since independence (which if I'm not mistaken was around 700 ac) until Napoleon in 1797 which makes it more than a thousand years.

[@Cecil_Augus]

@@pdruiz2005 It's actually very interesting because both cities' histories are very tied together in several ways. Venice was former territory from Constantinople which in turn turned into an allied maritime republic. Many Eastern Roman oligarchs actually moved into Venice as Constantinople declined. One interesting example is the very secretive Greek fire which nobody knew how to make except the Venetians, who started using it by the time they were sacking Constantinople while Constantinople itself didn't have access to the technology anymore. Very telling I would say.

[@doteleven5890]

@@Cecil_AugusConstantinople was under Roman control for around 175 bc, so It’s 1300 years?

[@Cecil_Augus]

@@doteleven5890 I don't consider it because back then it was Byzantium. The foundation of Constantinople brought a center of imperial power and all its attached connections to the site of Byzantium. It made the city extremely important and surely boosted it immensely. I actually think Constantine was the greatest Roman emperor, even greater than Augustus I would say, because he founded this city which allowed the continuation of the empire for hundreds of years more.

[@giltineful]

18:42 yes, but the case of Venice was different from the other Italian states. The Serenissima could count, other than her resources and diplomacy, on the fierce loyalty of her population, in particular the peasants, who engaged the League's troops in a guerrilla-like warfare, together with the regular Venetian troops. These civilians would sabotage and attack the enemy, especially when they were on the move, even sometimes capturing some of their captains, like the Marquis of Mantua. An astonished Macchiavelli wrote how the people were willing to die as subjects of Venice rather than subjects of France or the Empire. The most emblematic case was the city of Treviso, "the right eye of Venice", " our most beloved firstborn daughter". After Agnadello, all the Republic's cities were surrending to the League, so to avoid plundering and destruction. Only Treviso refused to bend the knee to the Emperor Maximilian, renewing her feilty to Venice and sending there as prisoners all those who were considered potential traitors. It was the wake-up call Venice needed after the shock of Agnadello. From Treviso, Venice started her "Reconquista" with the future Doge Andrea Gritti freeing Padua from the German occupation, the second middle finger the Republic gave to the overconfident League of Cambrai. It was said, after Gritti's successful recapture of Padua, that Julius II threw his berretta and started to curse St. Peter and his throne. Treviso was seiged twice and twice won against the Germans and the French, the only city in the Republic who never suffered occupation nor plundering. There are so many other cases of patriotism among the population; it is such a pity it gets overlooked because it was also thanks to the sacrifice and the resiliance of these civilians that Venice could face all odds.

[@monkeypeas]

I LOVE the persistent timeline you include! I wish all docs would do this, it can be so hard to follow historical narratives sometimes, they might mention a date every 20 minutes or so, and if you miss it you’re lost

[@nickfranz3800]

So proud to be Venetian. Hopefully we will get our independence back in the future 🦁

[@branc2658]

Ma 'ndo vai?

[@ucraniaestamosjuntos326]

Have you ever imagined what it was like to live in Venice in the 15th century and its surrounding lands, to witness all the splendor of Venice and its fleet? Incredible.

[@xmaniac99]

Erasmus did and he wasn’t impressed …

[@LilBlAcK76]

Ezio Auditore google him

[@turru348]

My ancestor

[@BellBeakerBloke]

@@xmaniac99what did he say?

[@mapsncountryballs]

Napoleon : Yeah I destroyed one of the world’s oldest republics so what?

[@barraganimperator4420]

Napoleon, unwillingy, avenged Constantinopole

[@somedesertdude1308]

based ​@@barraganimperator4420

[@FlagAnthem]

should have stayed out of the games

[@reeyees50]

He avenged the byzantines for the 4th crusade

[@kaelrameso1649]

lol 😂

[@JM-uk9yb]

This was insanely good. Me being a huge history fan was blown away by some of the stuff I hadn’t heard of in this episode. Just loved it. More videos like these if possible

[@shehansenanayaka3046]

He is back Charles Nove the best narrator in KZbin. This channel not be powerful without you. Your voice one of my most favorite ❤. We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos. Love from Sri Lanka ❤.

[@mconter25]

It's probably the single city with the most remarkable history in the whole World, with a historical significance that by far outweights its size or beauty. Besides everything the video has shown, the city is one of the pillars of the modern economy: the modern banking system and the developpement of double entry accounting (compiled by Luca Pacioli) were created or perfected by its merchants; the beggining of modern production line could be seen in the arsenale; a solid system of republican government that lasted more than a thousand years and inspired modern states, etc. This city should be better protected from the swarm of tourists and cheap street vendors that are plaguaing it nowadays. It's unique history, charm and atmosphere should never fade.

[@howsnoah9192]

The GOAT of history channels doesn't dissapoint

[@connordavidson7170]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long, and the channel has delivered! Long live the most serene republic!

[@Danymok]

This came out of nowhere! I loved your other Venice video, so I'm happy to see this one.

[@4Pidxce]

Why hasnt someone commented here yet.

[@thescaarbo8652]

I never noticed until this video, Venice shared so many similarities to the British Empire. From being a small isolated island that depended on navies, trade and diplomacy to stay on top, to its unusual mixed government with both liberal and non liberal elements.

[@ianshaver8954]

The difference being that Britain had a moat

[@joecool9739]

​@@ianshaver8954 Meh just a slight and inconsequential difference...just the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and British Channel

[@MarcoBonechi]

British empire lasted just under 200 years. Venice lasted 1000 out of it's 1400 of independence.

[@pdruiz2005]

The big difference between Venice and Britain is that Britain loved to gobble up land. She ended gobbling up roughly 25% of the world’s land area. Venice didn’t do such things. Venetians thought proper land conquests were a huge waste of money and government resources. They took strategic ports and important small islands. But that was the extent of territorial conquests. So the Venetians did what the Americans do now-set up an informal empire of economic influence. Through embassies, client states, military bases and exercises in soft power (ie throwing around money), the Venetians could dictate terms and maintain control. Much more like the US today than Britain in the age of colonial empires.

[@rtk3543]

@@MarcoBonechi 400 years according to Wikipedia. But either way there is no comparison to my mind as England is quite unique in the world.

[@TheModeler99]

This might sound controversial, but I think Venice's system of gov't is what prevented their expansion during their prosperous years. The advantage of Monarchy during this time period is that they could add to their empire through Marriage and other forms of interpersonal diplomacy. See how Austria expanded, even France in this video claimed Naples through inheritance.

[@lorenzobordignon6997]

True, but we were a merchants republic, we didn't need too much territory

[@luciusdomitiusaurelianus5334]

Madonna Lorenzo , maledico quella città bastarda che ha Distrutto roma​@@lorenzobordignon6997

[@pdruiz2005]

Venetians were a mercantile people, very canny about and aware of expenditures. They found out that having an informal empire of economic influence was way better and cheaper than having a physical empire of land and colonies. Like the United States today, Venetian power was demonstrated with embassies, client states and exercises of soft power, not through the extent of land it controlled directly.

[@lucasstuart19]

I remember the day when I visited Venice for the first time. My jaw literally dropped

[@The1JHorton]

I've been to Venice 3 times and didn't know half this stuff. Well done! Great video!

[@giulianoilfilosofo7927]

Average Tourist be like (no offense ofc)

[@alin_ilies]

i visited Venice in the spring. the architecture is impressive and diversified. There are old buldings renovated and in need of renovating. i visited plenty of museums. One word could describe Venice: Maze. There were a lot of tourists. Some of the streets and briges were very narrow. If you are local you could be frustated by this. Most of the buildings have at the ground level: a restaurant, gift shop or other shops. The tourism sector is highly developped.

[@FMmffmFM]

I live in veneto and you can still find old people saying " if only Napoleon had minded his own business..." And I'm firmly determined to uphold this tradition 🦁

[@FAMA-18]

And you should, because Napoleone should’ve minded his own business.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content guys! Epic history tv is PEAK ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CARL_093]

The independent Republic of Venice lasted from 697 AD all the way until 1797 AD-more than a thousand years in total! At its height during the 14th century, Venice ruled all the way to Crete and along much of the Balkan coastline, controlling ports in places like modern-day Zadar, Croatia and Kotor, Montenegro

[@brankobelfranin8815]

Most of the Dalmatian coast was part of the Venitian Republic

[@antoniogomespereira6667]

13:41 "Condotta" means conduct or behavior. It also means "to drive". Condottiere were those who conducted, or commanded, men.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

Sell Swords

[@mihovillmisha9885]

Also it means water flashing toalet

[@spryte1936]

I can't believe it, I'm literally in Venice. What timing!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Yessir! Love your completa histories! You guys always know what to put out❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@TheSupart91]

Is it good Friday already!!?? Epic uploads! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@theraginggager7303]

The city of great Italian aesthetic (culture) and artwork that formed the greatness of Italian dominance until 1797 with the end of the Venetian Republic by Napoleon.

[@spaniardsrmoors6817]

It took an Italian to end it.

[@theraginggager7303]

@spaniardsrmoors6817 With French experience yes but we all know that if it weren't for his skills as a brilliant Artillery commander of an army maybe the Venetian Republic might have continued but everybody knows that the only way for Napoleon to invade his enemy was to go through Venetian territory and if that meant forcing the Doge to abdicate in favor of the invasion then so be it.

[@patrickgastaldon9647]

Lived in Venice for most of my life, knew it's history reasonably well, but this video is a gift. Thank you so much

[@tylermorrison420]

nobody narrates as good as this guy

[@xdscorpoinz6394]

I missed Charles so much I’m 100% going to be watching this multiple times in the next couple of months

[@earlybird2835]

If they are remastering this video, it gives me hope that they'll do the same for waterloo. Such a shame the last battle was their first video. They,ve grown sooo much since then that i would love to see it done again!

[@dino9921]

One of my favorite videos of yours. You are the best history channel on KZbin by far. Everything you produce is pure gold.

[@louispepe4598]

Just another masterpiece by EPIC History TV!!

[@ventsislavminev]

Also the fact that it's a modern city with no cars is amazing. Total separation between transport and pedestrians feels great.

[@muldie101]

Allright, friday after work, 6.30pm in flanders belgium, Epic History, here we go!

[@mapsncountryballs]

I’m also in Belgium!

[@mojolmao1752]

I know I'm late to this and it really has nothing to do with the fact that the last 2 videos had a different narrator but Charles you are literally the greatest narrator I have ever heard in my life. Your voice is already half of what makes this channel amazing.

[@patrickcosgrove2623]

Brilliant !! Video on Venice and of course brilliantly narrated 👍😊

[@joshuayllanex3716]

I honestly never looked into Venice's history as an empire. Thank you epic history tv!

[@Lemme1892]

Glory to Venice, the mighty Republic

[@predraze_vrazevv9945]

why not,,,They attacked Constantinople in 1204,,,a Christian city,,,held it for about 60 years under their administration,,,then the Romans captured their city from the Venetians..who later became best friends with the Ottoman Empire,,, no glory in that,,,,if there were no Venetians, there would be no Ottomans to whom they sold tickets to Europe,,, classic bandits

[@DennisMK-vr6xc]

Epic History releasing a video is always a welcomed treat which never fails to make me feel spoiled.

[@KHK001]

Been waiting for this forever, thanks EH!

[@Arthur_Wellesley]

Damn, about time. I've been waiting years for this video. The wait was worth it

[@jlennoxx2941]

This channel never disappoints every video is perfection! Thank you for all your hard work!

[@haveringpish]

Really enjoy the quality of the narration on this channel, excellent presentation.

[@blitzy3244]

25:20 Turks had to be the most dishonorable adversaries ever.

[@sidp5381]

How many they did get a taste of their own medicine eventually once they started fighting Russia Russia was extremely dishonorable to them

[@oldgamer9992]

All Commanders were Brutal ​@@sidp5381

[@williambrock3534]

Thanks for letting the public view. You guys do great work!

[@rc59191]

Theres not nearly enough videos on Italian Condotteri.

[@pirlouit9334]

A serie on italian wars would be great

[@christianifechukwu9865]

Simply beautiful. THANK YOU EPIC HISTORY!

[@atilla4155]

Good to have you back bro

[@shaineocampo2746]

A great video! I loved Venice as a student of history, then a gamer of Assassin's Creed, and now as a history teacher in school. Thanks so much for this, EHTV!!

[@Princeps7289]

Another great video. Thank you very much!

[@EliteGamer19]

Welcome back Charles...we protested for your return ❤❤

[@xgcardz]

Maybe it's just me, but Venice feels like alt-history Carthage.

[@omerfaruksalar6488]

Carthage's greatest enemy was the Roman Empire. Who do you think was the greatest enemy of the Republic of Venice?

[@user-lj5wy6rx3h]

​@@omerfaruksalar6488Genoa. Venice had not great, but not bad relations with the Roman Empire.

[@lecoquez]

"Il vero fondamento del nostro Stato". L'hai pronunciato benissimo!

[@loofms9167]

Venice was the first ever state to abolish slavery, around 900, and one of the most liberal ones, if not THE liberal one at those times (look for example the Padua university, one of the oldest universities in the world, that was created by some professors escaped with the need to have more intellectual freedom)... Venice welcomed many scientists that were too "liberal" for their times (Galileo Galilei and many others). Also Venice, through Marco Polo, introduced the Chinese to the western society and many of their products. The capital of the Venetian Republic, Venice, was a multicultural city ante litteram ( with German, Jew, Croat, Albanian, Greek and Lombard minorities, and that was shoking for theose times, where they said "how is it possible that Venetians are a minority in their own capital?" An example of acceptance and inclusion. They were also defined as the "Republic of the Jews".) Venice invented the first modern bank, the first newspaper, the mirror... USA constitution was made after the Republic of Venice 's one... and much more... we can say that modern society is greatly shaped from the ancient Republic of Venice.

[@eladmaman6576]

Another absolute masterpiece from this amazing team

[@user-gt1bl9up5f]

Absolutely superb!

[@mikeritter1735]

Very nice that the story of Venice is finished. I watched all the videos on KZbin. Excellent channel!

[@benk4088]

To this day- what a marvellous city.

[@stillbrian9448]

The intro made me desire a pack of Epic History documentaries of Ancient wars and empires.

[@VicenteAntonino]

Yay! Part 2 is here!

[@JM-uk9yb]

Anyone that’s travelling to Venice and wants a quick history update of the city is in a lot of luck with this video. I hope the museums in Venice display this to visitors so they get a better understanding of what Venices history and legacy is

[@Denis92923]

Great topic!

[@dayros2023]

A very high quality video, will you do the Italian wars or the Risorgimento next?

[@KILLZONE435]

Really good video... thank you 😊

[@Rudy-du2mt]

Happy to hear the best commentator is back! Amazing video!!

[@RoydeanEU]

I've had the prince sitting on my shelf for about a year now I think this video is finally going to motivate me to read it 😅

[@v4enthusiast541]

Would recommend John Julius Norwich's History of Venice (and all his other great books)

[@RoydeanEU]

@@v4enthusiast541 Thanks for the recommendation.

[@artofmusic303]

Excellent presentation. Complete yet concise. Helped me connect some historical dots. I especially like the running time line at the top of the screen.

[@sriramsenguttuvan4256]

Pls make a video on HANNIBAL BARCA..

[@fraternité12]

I love the contemporary touch at the end! Amazing video as always🙌

[@wabi-sabi6155]

To me the fall of Venice is as painful as the fall of the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire. Thank you!

[@zydrate5098]

Who cares. Great states come and go, new ones rise in their place. You're mental if that has any emotional impact on you.

[@Tito_mutai]

Visiting Venice is definitely on my bucket list. Great video ,good job EHTV

[@errolthompson4204]

It's really disheartening how Venice became a major hub for tourist attraction with it's culture, history and local residents are fading away or migrated inland, I hope the Italian Cities such as Florence, Milan, Rome, Naples, etc. Won't suffer the same fate as Venice.

[@pdruiz2005]

Venice became a giant tourist attraction because zoning laws prohibited the building of modern structures on the islands. This maintains her timeless beauty, but it does scare away modern businesses and jobs. With no modern jobs, the young people leave for the mainland, like the modern city of Mestre right on the shore of the Venetian lagoon. So now the only people left behind are the old waiting to die. Florence, Rome and Naples are modern cities with modern jobs. Young people won’t flee these cities any time soon.

[@gabriele3665]

Of those you listed Florence is maybe the only one that can suffer such a risk Milan is the Italian economic heart and is the city that tries the most to be European rather than Italian and you can see it when visiting it Rome is the capital and so it will always enjoy the advantages that comes with being a capital, also it's so large most of the area is from the post war era so no risk of development stunted for historical preservation Naples is also large and with more recent areas It's just Venice that has stagnated and turned into a giant museum and little room for development due to its unique location

[@surplusbus9269]

Charles' italian pronunciation never stops to amaze me Amazing work!

[@carlomartello-]

Make Serenissima great again

[@beef_and_potatoes]

EpichistoryTv, All I can say is thank you for everything ❤

[@emamag6455]

I have to say your italian pronounce is really good.

[@mihovillmisha9885]

If you dont know better say nothing. He butcherd Ticiano name calling hkm Tishan

[@cazwalt9013]

It's my greatest honor to call this city home

[@burnstick1380]

The irony that Napoleon ended 2 empires that lasted a thousand years. First the Venetian empire and then the Holy Roman Empire. No wonder he was the master of europe

[@Dazbog373]

They were already on life support. Napoleon just finally pulled the plug.

[@FAMA-18]

Yes, but Napoleon was just a one hit wonder that’s it, and it was over for him too.

[@Dazbog373]

@@FAMA-18 and now Russia is finally about to have its own plug pulled ...

[@FAMA-18]

@@Dazbog373 Yea, they need it.

[@burnstick1380]

@@FAMA-18 a one hit wonder? Dude he ruled over europe for a decade. He won more battles than most generals. It's not a one-hit wonder. Literally everybody copied his army just to beat him. It took all of europe to take him down. And his political reforms weren't terrible.