Irene of Athens
Byzantine Empress who rose to rule the Byzantine Empire through a combination of political cleverness and brutal authority.
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Feb 16, 2020 • 32min
Episode 86: Irene, Byzantine Empress
Explore the brutal rule of Irene of Athens, Byzantine Empress who used extreme methods to maintain power, such as blinding her son. Learn about her religious policies, power struggles, and eventual tragic fall against her son Constantine VI. Delve into the challenges faced by Irene as a female ruler in the European Middle Ages and her ruthless leadership tactics.
