The Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern provinces after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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The Black Sea
The Black Sea is a large inland sea situated at the southeastern extremity of Europe. It is bordered by Ukraine to the north, Russia to the northeast,
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Orthodox Easter
Orthodox Christians in Europe, Africa and the Middle East celebrate Easter later than most in the western world.
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Plovdiv: The Heart of Bulgaria
Lovers of Greek mythology may know where Orpheus went – his head was torn off and thrown into the River Hebros – but not where he came from: Bulgaria.
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Dictators: Joseph Stalin-Architect of The Iron Curtain
Joseph Stalin was the major architect of what Churchill called The Iron Curtain – a divided Europe which was established after World War 2.
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