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1. 4th Century

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   The 4th century CE (Common Era) spanned the years 301 through 400. It represents a pivotal epoch in world history, marked by profound transformations in religious authority, political geography, and the systematization of philosophical thought across Eurasia. This era witnessed the definitive establishment of Christianity as a dominant imperial force, significant reconfigur…

2. Eratosthenes

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   Eratosthenes of Cyrene was also a foundational figure in the establishment of universal chronology. Recognizing the need to synchronize historical events across disparate cultures (such as the Trojan War with contemporary Egyptian dynasties), he compiled the Chronographies ($\mathrm{X}\rho o\nu o\gamma \rho \alpha \varphi \iota \alpha \iota$).
   In this work, he sought to anchor world history to the first recorded [Olympic Games](/entries/olympic…