During this period, Byzantium and the West clashed due to cultural differences. Greeks considered the westerners as violent, while Europeans saw the Byzantines as deceitful. However, both sides had impressive thinkers and architecture, debunking these stereotypes. The brutal death of Emperor Andronicus I Comnenus in 1185 showcased the capacity for brutality in both regions. make this into 2 sectences

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During this period, clashes between Byzantium and the West arose from their cultural differences, with Greeks viewing the westerners as violent and Europeans perceiving the Byzantines as deceitful. Nonetheless, both sides were home to impressive thinkers and architectural achievements, challenging these stereotypes. The brutal demise of Emperor Andronicus I Comnenus in 1185 exposed the capacity for brutality in both regions.