Tag: Lombards
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Episode 33 — The Demise of the Exarchate
The events around the demise of the Exarchate of Ravenna only involved the Venetians marginally. It is nevertheless important to the history of Venice.
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Episode 29 — The Lombard Invasion
The Lombard invasion of Byzantine Italy in 568 was a pivotal event in Venetian history, as it kicked off the movement towards a distinct Venetian society, culture and, ultimately, state.
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Episode 3 — The Roman and Byzantine period
The origins of Venice go back to Roman times, long before there was a Venetian state, and a city called Venice.