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Episode 304 - Questions XIV

July 21, 2024·36 min·3 clips
Greek fire wasn't a magic weapon; modern recreations show it was a delicate operation that regularly burned its operators.
This episode answers listener questions on the Latin Empire's relationship with Venice, the loss of Greek fire, Nicaea's military and economic advantages, and the evolving Roman identity after 1204. It provides detailed insights into Byzantine history during the fragmented period post-Fourth Crusade.
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