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The incredible engineering of Venice

Stephanie H. Smith · TED

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To escape Germanic invaders, people fled into the Venetian Lagoon in the 6th century. The settlers set out to tame the mudflats and built a foundation in the marshy maze to support heavier, longer-lasting structures. Little did they know, this system of wood, water, and mud would still be supporting an infamous floating city 1,500 years later. Stephanie H. Smith explores the history of Venice. [Directed by Sofia Pashaei, narrated by Adrian Dannatt, music by Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio].

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Stephanie H. Smith
Year
2026
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Engineering, History, Art, architecture and design, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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