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The Greek Fire That Changed Naval Warfare
In this episode of The History of Greece, we dive into the most closely guarded military secret of the Byzantine Empire: Greek fire. While earlier episodes covered the classical glory of Athens and the Hellenistic kingdoms, this story belongs to a later era when the Eastern Roman Empire faced existential threats from Arab sieges. We explore how engineer Kallinikos of Heliopolis crafted an incendiary weapon that could burn on water, turning the tide at the siege of Constantinople in 674. Lucas and Luna examine the chemical composition debates, the terrifying psychological impact on enemy…
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