Why can we say that 146 BCE was crucial in the formation of the Roman Empire, perhaps more than any other single year?

Greek fire was the mysterious weapon used by the Byzantines to destroy enemies and prospective invaders, keeping the Empire strong.

Four of his generals divided the empire between themselves. In the areas they ruled, Greek and local cultures fused to create what came to be called “Hellenistic” culture. Next are all the ...

bringing an end to the Eastern Roman Empire or Byzantine Empire, they virtually controlled all the territories that had once been part of it. However, a Byzantine Greek state remained independent on ...

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A recent archaeological discovery may rewrite the history of the Greek empire as we know it. Megalopolis, a recently uncovered prehistoric Greek city, reveals new insights into generations of ...