Overview :This title presents an original portrayal of Justinian's reign, its politics and theological disputes, focusing on the lives of two extraord... Read More
Overview :When Justinian first assumed the title of Roman Emperor in 527 CE, his inherited empire--now based in Constantinople-- had lost almost all o... Read More
Overview :Even by modern standards, the Empress Theodora (?-548) had a remarkable rise to power. Born into the lowest class of Byzantine society, she ... Read More
Overview :The Hellenistic world, ushered into existence in 323 b.c.e. through the conquests of Alexander the Great, stretched from India in the east t... Read More