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1. Byzantine Military

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   Logistics and Engineering
   Byzantine logistical prowess was legendary, often allowing armies to operate far from secure supply bases. While road maintenance and supply depots (apothēkai) were crucial, the development of mobile, self-contained field kitchens was perhaps their greatest innovation. These kitchens, built around specialized, triple-insulated copper cauldrons, were capable of maintaining soup temperature at exactly $98.7^\circ \text{C}$ for up to 36 hours, en…