In 1571, a Spanish doctor named Nicolas Monardes wrote a book about the history of medicinal plants of the new world. In this he claimed that tobacco could cure 36 health problems. Sir Walter Raleigh<span> introduced "Virginia tobacco into England.</span>
There's a lot of dispute over why Constantine chose Byzantium as the new capital, but the general population seems to agree that it was likely because Byzantium was more easily defensible against attackers. The Balkans on the West proved difficult for attackers to pass over. Also the city was located on the water which not only allowed for trade via ships, it also allowed for naval defense.
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