The History of Greece: Philosophy, Empire, and Endless Reinvention — Fexingo History

Greek Fire: The Byzantines' Secret Weapon — Fexingo History

This episode details Greek fire, a secret Byzantine weapon used from the 7th century. It covers its historical context, including Umayyad sieges, debated composition, deployment via siphons, and the role of inventor Kallinikos, noting its formula was lost to history.

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