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Why Did the Italians Fail to Colonize the Americas?
Italy in the 15th and 16th centuries was a powerhouse of wealth, art, and innovation. Venice ruled the seas, Florence led a cultural revolution, and Genoa dominated trade. So why, after Columbus reached the Americas in 1492, did Italians fail to establish colonies in the New World?

In this video, we dive into the complex reasons:

The fragmentation of Italian city-states and lack of political unity

Endless wars that drained manpower and resources

Geographic disadvantages with no Atlantic coastline

Naval limitations and unsuitable ships for long ocean voyages

The lack of colonists to settle new territories

But Italians weren’t completely absent from history—they played a crucial role under foreign flags. From Columbus and Vespucci to Genoese bankers funding expeditions, Italian explorers, merchants, and missionaries shaped the Americas in ways many don’t realize.

Join us as we explore how Italy’s fragmented states, ambitious explorers, and Mediterranean dominance influenced the fate of New World colonization—and why the chance for Italian empires in the Americas was lost forever.