The History of Byzantium

Episode 16 - Theodora

Dec 15, 2012
This podcast examines the foreign policy developments of Emperor Justin and the tensions between Byzantium and Persia. It also delves into the life of Theodora, a former pantomime dancer turned empress. Lastly, it explores Justinian's efforts to rebuild the Roman Empire after an earthquake in Antioch.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Tensions and Alliances
02:39 • 6min
3
Persian Suppression and Westerly Succession
08:31 • 3min
4
Theodora: From Pantomime Dancer to Empress
11:09 • 12min
5
The Remaking of the Roman Empire and the Earthquake in Antioch
22:56 • 3min