Justinian II: The Byzantine Emperor with a golden nose
The Byzantine Empire had its fair share of bad rulers. But what it never had was a bad ruler who, against all odds, managed to stage a successful comeback and...
The Byzantine Empire had its fair share of bad rulers. But what it never had was a bad ruler who, against all odds, managed to stage a successful comeback and...
Born Petrus Sabbatius to Sabbatius and Vigilantia, Justinian I succeeded his uncle, Justin I, who had adopted and educated him. Justin admired the enthusiasm of his cousin and made him...