Evolution of Passports
Travel documents in medieval Europe were primarily tools for control, issued by feudal lords to manage movement within their territories. The term "passport" originated in Italy, allowing foreign travelers access to ports and city gates. The rise of train travel in the 19th century significantly transformed passport requirements, leading to a period of passportless travel across Europe until World War I.In this clip
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