Byzantium was originally settled by Greek colonists from Megara in 667 BC and named after their king Byzas. The name "Byzantium" is a transliteration of the original Greek name. After siding with Pescennius Niger against the victorious Septimius Severus the city was besieged by Rome and suffered extensive damage in AD 196. Byzantium was rebuilt by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and quickly regained its previous prosperity. - It's now more commonly known as Istambul.
Byzanz artifacts are quite popoular for collectors (as are most things Greek and Roman).
Can't find a reference to Byzance, but imagine it's an Anglic bast@rdisation.
that's the way to kill a thread!
Byzanz artifacts are quite popoular for collectors (as are most things Greek and Roman).
Can't find a reference to Byzance, but imagine it's an Anglic bast@rdisation.
that's the way to kill a thread!
. Certainly the Germanic pronounciation is Byzanz.
... That is almost a complete repeat of the old thread...
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