May 21, 2024
The longevity of the Byzantine Empire is in part attributed to its use of a substance called “Greek fire.” First used in 673 CE, the highly incendiary substance was nearly impossible to extinguish, helping the Byzantines repel fleets of enemy ships. The recipe was a closely guarded secret, and its exact composition is not known today.
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7 Deadliest Weapons in History
The earliest known purpose-built weapons in human history date to the Bronze Age. Maces, which were little more than rocks mounted on sticks, had questionable value as hunting tools, but they were superbly suited for smashing the bones and skulls of other humans. Later in the Bronze Age, the sword
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