... the Byzantine Empire lasted, its boundaries continually changed. The territory that made up the empire in 565 included Italy, Sicily, North Africa, southern Spain and Syria. At its largest during 1000, the Byzantine Empire included Greece, Italy, Egypt, Syria, North Africa, and southern Spain. The first era of Byzantine civilization lasted from about 324 to 640. During this time, the separate ... the golden age of the Byzantine Empire. Advances in military strength, religious influence, and the arts made the Byzantines one of the most powerful forces in the world of the Middle Ages. Byz...

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... superstitious. They believed in magic and thought that some of the herbs used in medicine had magical healing powers. Ideas about the cause of disease did not change from the middle ages. Disease sent by god, due to the planets or bad air, or due to imbalance of the humours. There were several aspects of the Renaissance where medicine improved greatly. Doctors ... learn from their experiences. Here is a list of some of those who were considered the healers of this era & the amount one would have to pay to receive treatment: About 1000 trained doctors in country - very expensive (one mon...

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