Greek Fire: Byzantium’s Unstoppable Flame Weapon That Vanished from History
Imagine a weapon so terrifying it could turn the tide of battle in an instant—a liquid flame that roared across water, defied dousing, and incinerated enemy fleets like a dragon’s breath. This wasn’t a medieval myth; it was Greek fire, the Byzantine Empire’s secret weapon that held invaders at bay for centuries. From the 7th century onward, this incendiary marvel baffled foes and secured Constantinople’s walls, yet its recipe remains one of history’s greatest lost technologies. What was Greek fire? How did it work? And why can’t we recreate it today? Let’s ignite the past and uncover the fiery truth behind this ancient mystery.
