672 ⟶ Invention of Greek Fire
In Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire, Greek fire, a flamm...
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🔥 Invention of Greek Fire
In Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire, Greek fire, a flammable liquid weapon, was reportedly invented by Kallinikos, a Lebanese Greek refugee, though the details of its invention are debated. This weapon had a significant impact on Byzantine warfare.⟶
Byzantine EmpireMilitary TechnologyWarfareNaval Warfare
Lebanon🛡️ First Arab Siege of Constantinople Begins
The first Arab siege of Constantinople begins.⟶
Byzantine EmpireUmayyad CaliphateSiegeIslamic ExpansionMilitary HistoryWarfareArab Conquests
Turkey
Syria🔥 Byzantine Victory: Greek Fire Devastates Arab Fleet, Persian Prince Seeks Refuge
Most of the Arab fleet is destroyed by Greek fire; the Persian crown prince flees to the T'ang court.⟶
Byzantine EmpireArab ConquestsNaval WarfareMilitary TechnologySasanian Empire600sMiddle Ages
China⚔️ Byzantine Victory over the Bulgarians
Emperor Justinian II of the Byzantine Empire defeats the Bulgarians.⟶
Byzantine EmpireMedieval WarfareMilitary HistoryEmpireExpansionConflict
Bulgaria⚔️ Melus of Bari's Insurrection Against Byzantine Rule in Italy
1010: The Lombard known as Melus of Bari leads an insurrection against the Byzantine Catepan of Italy, John Curcuas, as the latter was killed in battle and replaced by Basil Mesardonites, who brought Byzantine reinforcements.⟶
Byzantine EmpireRebellionMilitary HistoryLombardsRegional ConflictWarfare
Italy