Byzantine emperors therefore lived in fear ... when Justinian the Great, at the urging of Empress Theodora, sent soldiers to slaughter the murderous mob assembled in the Hippodrome to acclaim ...

Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora were the 6th Century golden couple of the Byzantine Empire. Think Jay-Z and Beyonce - but with a lot more chariots. Script and narration by Emma Nagouse ...

Factinate Media Group The Mastermind Empress Posted: March 5, 2025 | Last updated: March 5, 2025 Irene of Athens wasn't just a figurehead—she was the mastermind behind the Byzantine throne. With ...