Fuel For Greek Fire Being Mined
by Science Photo Library
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Fuel For Greek Fire Being Mined
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Science Photo Library
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Fuel for Greek fire being mined, illustration. Greek fire was a combustible incendiary material used as a weapon by the Eastern Roman Empire (also known as the Byzantine Empire). Its use dates from around the 7th century. It ignited on contact with water, and it thought to have been based on naphtha and quicklime. Here, the naphtha is being obtained from a natural source.
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February 23rd, 2021
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