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The incredible engineering of Venice - Stephanie H. Smith

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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.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Stephanie H. Smith
Director
Sofia Pashaei
Narrator
Adrian Dannatt
Composer
Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio
Sound Designer
Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Produced by
Sazia Afrin
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Fact-Checker
Charles Wallace

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