This episode of "Crash Course World History," presented by John Green, explores the complex relationship between Venice and the Ottoman Empire. Focusing on the significance of their mutually beneficial partnership, the video examines how their alliance played a crucial role in fostering the European Renaissance and influencing Christopher Columbus's voyages. Key themes of trade, geography, and governance are discussed alongside the exceptional shipbuilding skills of the Venetians and the vast territorial expansion of the Ottomans. Venice's unique status as a republic and the Ottomans' creation of a slave aristocracy are central to understanding their historical impact. Part of the "Crash Course World History" series.