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byzantium

 (n): an ancient city on the Bosporus founded by the Greeks; site of modern Istanbul; in 330 Constantine I rebuilt the city and called it Constantinople and made it his capital
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5 days ago reesetee said:

Hmm. Good point.

5 days ago rolig said:

*rolig on the floor laughing*
Though I guess it depends on which direction of history you're coming from.

5 days ago reesetee said:

Wait--shouldn't I see Byzantium first? ;-)

5 days ago rolig said:

See Constantinople.

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