@paladin.archives: What if Venice and Genoa had combined forces instead of destroying each other in 150 years of naval warfare? ⚓️⚔️ Imagine a world where the Italian sea empires dominated global trade routes and sparked a global Renaissance centuries early! 🌍✨ Did you know? Venice and Genoa fought 4 brutal wars over 150 years, draining their wealth and power.Their conflict allowed Spain and Portugal to bypass Mediterranean trade and start the Age of Discovery.A united Italian maritime empire could have reached the global spice routes first and held off Ottoman expansion.Want the step-by-step breakdown? Comment “GUIDE” below to get the direct link to download the app sent to your DMs! 👇 📲 Download paladin, the Duolingo for history, via the link in bio! #History #WhatIf #Venice #Genoa #Paladin

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