The “Reconquest” of the Roman West was one of the major accomplishments of Emperor Justinian I (527-565). Following a series of successful campaigns …
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The Age of Justinian: The Byzantine Expansion
The era of Emperor Justinian's rule saw the Byzantine Empire go through a golden age.
Flavius Belisarius, known as “The Last Roman General,” was one of the finest military leaders in history. Despite a lack of men and resources, …
Justinian “the Great” led the Eastern Roman Empire to its largest territorial extent since the fall of the Western Empire. To the west, Italy, …
One of the greatest achievements of emperor Justinian I (527-565 CE) was the Reconquest of the Roman West. After more than half a century of …
Procopius of Caesarea, one of the most famous late Roman (or Byzantine) historians, wrote the “Secret History” around 550 CE. This controversial work …
On 4th September 476, one of history’s great anti-climaxes unfolded. An empire that once spanned from the northern edges of Britain to the desert …
The devastating plague tore through the Byzantine Empire, which was ruled by Emperor Justinian I. This was the start of the first of three historical …
Empress Theodora is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable historical figures and the most powerful woman in Roman history. Born into a humble …
Empress Theodora is regarded as one of the most influential women in history. Though from poor and humble beginnings, she managed to become empress …
