An Overlooked Millennium

The video explores the speaker's journey from childhood in Thessalonica to a deep interest in Byzantine history, sparked by a childhood gift, a scooter, and an influential teacher. The speaker reflects on the Greek education system's focus on antiquity and the lack of attention to Byzantine history, which led to a personal exploration of Thessaloniki's Byzantine heritage. The influence of a teacher further deepened the speaker's understanding and appreciation of Byzantine art and literature.

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