2. Venice looking towards East

5. Venice and the building of global knowledge

Venice was a cultural centre, where news and imaginary were crafted. The city retained this role thanks to highly developed publishing and printing industries. Innovative methods and works were deviced in the lagoon, spreading global knowledge all over the world.  In this episode, you'll hear about: Aldus Manutius, Ramusio, the Jesuits and Remondini of Bassano. [Authors: Giada Cecchin, Federico Claps, Giulia Delogu, Sofia Fattoretto and Mario Jospeh Mastrocola. Music: Rise by Artur Aravidi; Soothing Serenade by Universfield (from Freemusicarchive.org)

4. Venice and the global circulation of goods - pt. II

Venice was a commercial centre of primar importance. Luxury goods travelled from Asia to Europe, arriving in the lagoon. In the modern age there was a relative decline in the power of Venice, but goods still arrived in the city from all over the world, ready to be spread to continental Europe.  In this episode, you'll hear about: the concept of slavery, pepper, sugar and coffee. [Authors: Giulia Delogu, Ege Ertan, Alexandra Gilmour Macaulay, Valentina Joan Shaw and Enrico Tonon. Music: Rise by Artur Aravidi; Soothing Serenade by Universfield (from Freemusicarchive.org)

4. Venice and the global circulation of goods - pt. I

Venice was a commercial centre of primar importance. Luxury goods travelled from Asia to Europe, arriving in the lagoon. In the modern age there was a relative decline in the power of Venice, but goods still arrived in the city from all over the world, ready to be spread to continental Europe.  In this episode, you'll hear about: the concept of merchants, the Fondaco, glass, velvet and cosmetics. [Authors: Valeria Nicoletta Albanese, Giulia Delogu, Charlotte Margareta Köhler, Hanya Kotb, Nadezda Tsarkova and Oana Cosmina Vidra. Music: Rise by Artur Aravidi; Soothing Serenade by Universfield (from Freemusicarchive.org)

3. Venice and the invention of public health

The plague was the main fear of the modern cities: not only it killed people, but it also killed trade. Venice lived of commerce and this is why Venetians first developed a permanent and efficient system of public health. The lagoon was the protagonist of a real revolution in this field, creating a model that was soon followed by the rest of Europe. In this episode, you'll hear about: the concept of plague, quarantine and fake news. [Authors: Riccardo Anselmi, Giulia Delogu, Francesca Filippi and Mariia Molodtsova. Music: Rise by Artur Aravidi; Soothing Serenade by Universfield (from Freemusicarchive.org)

2. Venice looking towards East

Venice was and represented itself as Europe's gateway to the fabled and rich East. At the beginning of the modern age, Venice stood in the perfect position to act as an intermediary between Europe and Asia, founding its power looking towards that direction.  In this episode, you'll hear about: Marco Polo, the Silk Road, Istanbul and Orientalism. [Authors: Giulia Delogu, Nazlıcan Karaali, Gaia Paturzo, Isabella Ponza, Maristella Saya Raimondi. Music: Rise by Artur Aravidi; Soothing Serenade by Universfield (from Freemusicarchive.org)