"Mediterranean" means on the Mediterranean sea - either on the north or south shore. Eastern Mediterranean civilizations are for example the Greek, Egyptian, Ottoman, civilizations and if your question is about the historical times, then the answer is - the ancient Egyptians - they enslaved many Hebrews in the old times.
Well, Rasputin was killed due to him over ruling the Russian empire. The Duchess had cherished Rasputin and not so soon after the Duchess and Rasputin where going through was found out 16 days after the death.
