This is a follow up from the exploration of eastern Turkey. The Black Sea is not a favourite with either Turkish or foreign visitors. It does not mean that there is not a lot to see, think about and take an interest in. The main trouble is the weather is generally unpredictable and mainly on the wet side. In this course you will have the chance to find out a lot about Greeks, Byzantines, the odd Mongol and a host of Italian traders busy making money. You may decide to visit in the end: here you will get the foundations to understand what you will be looking at.