During the 16th century, the world's first opera house was built in Venice. Venice was one of the most important centers of Europe. It also became the first and biggest trading power in the world. The manufacture of silk and woolen textiles developed rapidly, and venetian glass became famous.

Cyprus: That's interesting, I didn't know that Cyprus was an island.


Epilepsy: The demons thing reminds me of how people supposedly said bless you after people sneeze because they thought demons would enter your body afterwards.


Moors: It's interesting how the Moors controlled Spain for such a long period of time.


Turks: It's interesting on the map that you attached how the highlighted areas moved so much over time.