History of Medieval Venice and Saint Mark's Basilica (ASMR Sleep/Bedtime Story)

Before the times of its decadence, the merchant republic of Venice was a great power of the Middle Ages. Its partnership with Byzantium, its shipbuilding and seafaring traditions and its trading capability made it powerful and respected. The building of the city of Venice, and its spectacular basilica (Saint Mark's) were extraordinary accomplishments for a city that began as a muddy outpost created by people fleeing the collapse of the late Western Roman Empire. In this episode, we explore this extraordinary chapter of history.

Credits: Script and narration by the French Whisperer, visuals by the French Whisperer, under Wikipedia Commons, or under license from Panthermedia, Canstock, Shutterstock and Freepik. Sound effects and music from the YouTube Audio Library for Creators.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Epic of Venice
3:39 Humble Beginnings
11:51 From Vassal, to Partner, to Rival of Byzantium
23:59 Peak and Decline
29:53 Saint Mark's Basilica
38:18 End of the Republic