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Heraclius: The Byzantine emperor who crushed the Persians and established Greek as the official language

The peace agreement with the Avars – The beginning of the campaign – Heraclius’ first victories – The failed siege of Constantinople by Persians, Avars, and Slavs (626) – The Battle of Nineveh (627) – Dorkon, the “Bucephalus” of Heraclius – The triumph of the Byzantines and the restoration of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem

Greek History & Culture – Should we reject Byzantium?

Why we should not abolish the name "Byzantium" and use "the east Roman empire" in preference

The Roma of Byzantium: Tracing their legacy to the modern Roma community

When did the Roma's appear in Byzantium – Their relationship with other heretics – Why did they avoid contact with others – Their role in the betrayal of Amorium's capture by the Arabs in 838 – What is their connection to today's Roma

Constantine Palaiologos: What the archaeologist who discovered his portrait says

"I kept looking at him, looking at him, and I knew who I was looking at. I knew what had been discovered in that moment—it’s a staggering experience to make such a discovery," said archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi

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