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The Greek-Roman Empress Who Did Everything to Stay in Power

Irene of Athens was the first Greek-Roman empress to wield power as a sole ruler of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
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I'm Building a New Greek Empire, One Dish at a Time

There was a fair amount of Greek tradition in my household growing up—we were raised in the Greek Orthodox church and did it up for holidays like Easter. But on the flip side, my parents also wanted ...
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The Emperor Who Declared Greek the Official Language of the Byzantine Empire

The life of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius (610–641), his military triumphs, reforms, and the establishment of Greek as the official language.
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Ancient Greek Empire

User-Created Clip by mcgorry November 15, 2022 2003-06-07T09:10:08-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/77f/1668612864.jpgAmerican University History Professor ...
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The Bronze Age Origins of Greek Civilization

Bronze has been an important metal for millennia. Some two thousand years of Greek history come under the Bronze Age, 3,100 – 1,000 years BCE. This was a time of enormous creativity and courage when ...
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The Promethean Antikythera Computer of Greek Civilization

Suppose you could travel back in time to the third century BCE, and visit Alexandria, the capital city of the Greek kingdom of Egypt. Arguably it was the most enlightened, wealthy, and powerful of all ...
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Lesson Plan: Enrichment Lesson - Ancient Greek Democracy - Today?

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! American University History Professor Valerie French discusses the ancient Greek empire, its rise, and its impact on Western civilization. This ...
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Greek Empire

"The Greeks are a classic military civilization: They are well-rounded and strong, but a bit slower to build." Greek units are strong and pop-efficient. They excel in big army clashes.