Day 236 of 365
August 24
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History The Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was the eastern continuation of the Roman Empire, lasting until 1453. It preserved Greek and Roman knowledge through the Dark Ages, influenced Orthodox Christianity, and maintained sophisticated government and arts while Western Europe fragmented.
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The Byzantine throne passed through assassination so often that 'Byzantine politics' became a term for complex intrigue!
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