Venice had always dominated the trade between Europe and Asia but, at the beginning of 16th century, powerful competitors were sailing the oceans and everything changed.Venice, however, didn't lose its relevance and kept its power, expanding through lands and seas. In this episode, you'll hear about: concept of empire, good government, the Gulf of Venice and the Battle of Lepanto.[Authors: Chiara Amicone, Teodora Danilović, Giulia Delogu, Edoardo Giovanni Gaudina, Marc Anthony Millar.Music: Rise by Artur Aravidi; Soothing Serenade by Universfield (from Freemusicarchive.org)