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Drawings on the walls on Lazzaretto Nuovo island, from the 16th century

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The Doge
The doge was the elected head of the Venetian Republic. He was elected for life by an arcane process that also included drawing lots.
Why did Venice become a republic?
Venice was a republic from the beginning, but in a time when hereditary power was the norm, why did Venice become a republic and not a monarchy?
Streets in Venice
Streets in Venice have different names from in the rest of Italy, because Venice wasn't a part of Italy for most of its history.

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