In this short episode, we take a quick look into what was up with the Republic of Venice: a free market merchant-run nation that lasted for over 1100 years. We talk about its industries, innovations, and institutions to figure out what made this unique place tick. First episode in a series on medieval Italian city-states.

Sources Referenced:

Italy - The Republic of Venice | Britannica

https://www.venicebyvenetians.com/brief-history-venice/

https://www.furniturelibrary.com/mirror-glass-darkly/