Venice’s Hidden Forest — Why Hasn’t It Rotted Away?

Venice hides a forest beneath its canals. Thousands of wooden piles have supported parts of the city for centuries. Shouldn’t they have rotted away? In this video, we look beneath Venice to discover how its foundations were built, why wet mud slows wood decay, and what scientists found when they examined the timber. Some of the wood has decayed. So why is the city still standing? Discover a fascinating true story in clear English with English Curiosity Lab. Listen. Think. Learn. #Venice #EnglishCuriosityLab #LearnEnglish