🚀 Did you know a 20-year-old prince became king after his father was assassinated?

In this short episode, we explore the incredible life of Alexander the Great. We dive into the events that shaped a young student into a legendary empire builder who changed the ancient world forever.

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• Who was the famous philosopher that taught Alexander when he was a teenager? 🧠
• How did Alexander defeat the massive Persian army despite being outnumbered? ⚔️
• What dangerous animals did his army face in India? 🐘

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Alexander the Great, Ancient History, Empire, Military Strategy, Greek Culture

🚀 Did you know that Constantinople was sacked by Western Crusaders in 1204 CE?

In this short episode, we explore the incredible history of Rome's Eastern Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire. We dive into the events that allowed this empire to endure for over a thousand years, blending Roman traditions with Greek culture and Orthodox Christianity.

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• Why did Emperor Constantine I move the Roman Empire's capital to Byzantium in 330 CE? 🏛️
• What major legal reforms did Emperor Justinian I introduce during the Byzantine "golden age"? 📜
• What was the 'Great Schism' of 1054 CE and how did it change the religious map of Europe? ✝️

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Byzantium, Constantinople, Justinian, Great Schism, Ottoman Conquest

🚀 Did you know that the Black Death claimed an estimated 30-50% of Europe's population in just a few years?

In this short episode, we explore The Great Mortality (1347-1351). We dive into the catastrophic events that fundamentally reshaped medieval Europe and contributed to the Renaissance.

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• How did a disease that started in Central Asia reach the port of Messina, Sicily? 🗺️
• What major economic system began to crumble because of the plague?💰
• How did this medical desperation lead to the rise of personal spirituality and calls for church reform? ⛪

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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Black Death, Medieval Europe, Plague, Feudalism, Yersinia pestis