The Byzantine Empire, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantium, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, when its capital city was Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul, which had been founded as Byzantium).
The boys in the image face great dangers. They are not wearing any protective gear such as goggles or ear protection, and walking along the side of a machine is very dangerous. They could get caught in the threads or the belts. This could inflict injuries or be fatal. In addition, these boys are very young. They should be in school instead of working all day.
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During Mary's five-year reign, around 280 Protestants were burned at the stake for refusing to convert to Catholicism, and a further 800 fled the country. This religious persecution earned her the notorious nickname 'Bloody Mary' among subsequent generations.
