In the year 1204, Constantinople, the largest and most splendid city by far in Europe was sacked, not by Muslims abut by fellow Christians – not only sacked but gutted by fire and indiscriminate violence. Part 1 describes the build-up and first steps of the crusade, including a history of early Venice.
Modern day Zadar (formerly Zara) in Croatia:
Medieval Venice (Flemish Tapestry) 
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