Episode 353 - How did Romans become Greeks with Anthony Kaldellis
Summary
In this episode, host Robin and Professor Anthony Kaldellis explore why Byzantines identified as Romans rather than Greeks. They debunk the "millet system" myth, explaining that Ottoman subjects remained ethnically distinct and that the term "Greek" was primarily a Western label. The discussion traces how Western colonialism and modern Greek nationalism distorted historical records, leading to the eventual rebranding of Roman identity into Hellenism during the 19th century.
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