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1. Byzantine Empire

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   The long-term decline began in earnest after the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 against the Seljuk Turks. This loss effectively opened Asia Minor—the Empire’s primary source of manpower and food—to widespread incursions.
   The Empire relied increasingly on the burgeoning powers of Western Europe, particularly the Republic of Venice and the Normans, for military aid. This reliance culminated tragically during the Fourth Crusade. In 1204, Western crusaders, manipulated by Venetian interests…

2. Medieval European Exploration

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   Early Maritime Ventures and the Mediterranean Nexus
   The initial phase of medieval exploration was dominated by Mediterranean trade, controlled predominantly by the Republic of Venice and the Republic of Genoa. These city-states maintained complex trade networks with the Byzantine Empire and the Levant, securing access to silks, fine glassware, and crucially, pepper.
   However, true "exploration" in the sense of pushing beyond known boundaries began with the Norse expansion. During the 9th and 10th cen…