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The History of the Ancient Greek Colonies in the Black Sea

Greek Reporter 16 Mar 2025
A map of 1793 depicting the broader area of ancient Byzantium ... Public Domain Byzantium. The foundation of Byzantium (or Byzantion) took place in the 7th century BC by colonists from Megara.
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Roman Engineering: The Backbone of an Empire

Roman Empire Times 09 Mar 2025
From towering aqueducts that stretched across landscapes to roads that connected an empire, Roman engineering was more than just a technical achievement—it was the foundation of Rome’s enduring dominance ... Public domain ... Credits ... Credits ... L.
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Why Is the Last Descendant of Byzantine Emperor Palaiologos Buried on Barbados?

Greek Reporter 09 Mar 2025
Credit. Anneli Salo, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia ... He lived in the 17th century and was born in England ... His ancestors had scattered throughout Europe, seeking refuge in various European courts and attempting to raise support for the reconquest of Byzantium.
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Heraklonas, an example of the volatile nature of imperial succession in Byzantium

Greek City Times 08 Mar 2025
He was a Byzantine emperor who reigned briefly in 641 AD following the death of his father, Emperor Heraclius ... Despite his fall from power, his story remains an example of the volatile nature of imperial succession in Byzantium. READ MORE.
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The Remarkable Women of the Byzantine Empire

Greek Reporter 08 Mar 2025
Another great difficulty in assessing the position of women in Byzantium is one that is common in all ancient societies ... In Byzantium, the most important role of women was that of the mother ... Byzantium.
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