Rome, Extended

The transcript explores the Byzantine Empire's identity as the Roman Empire, emphasizing its Greek-speaking culture and continuity of Roman institutions. It discusses the term 'Room' and its evolving meaning, especially with the Seljuk Turks' influence. The Byzantine Empire maintained Roman law and administrative practices, highlighting its historical continuity. Greek became a dominant language due to Alexander the Great's conquests, shaping the empire's culture. The transcript also examines the multilingual nature of empires and Constantine's vision for Constantinople, emphasizing the importance of language diversity in maintaining an empire.

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