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...
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Life, Military Campaigns, and Achievements of Belisarius, “The Last Roman General”
Flavius Belisarius was a prominent military commander in the Byzantine Empire, most notably under the reign of Emperor Justinian I (Justinian the Great). His challenging military campaigns, loyalty to the...
10 Most Famous Byzantine Emperors and Empresses
The Byzantine Empire, which was an extension of the Roman Empire, was one of the longest-running and most powerful empires in global history. Spanning from around 330-1453, the empire had...
Nika Riots: History, Causes and Aftermath
Five years after ascending the throne of the Byzantine Empire, Justinian I (also known as Justinian the Great) did not only have to contend with the troubles brewing with Persia...
Greatest Achievements of Justinian I
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...