Justinian the Great
Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was a 6th century AD Byzantine emperor who reigned for close to four decades. He is best known for his numerous judicial...
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Life and Major Accomplishments of Trdat the Architect
Trdat the Architect, also known as Tiridates, is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Armenian architecture. His life and works, primarily from the late 10th to...
What are the Byzantine Empire’s Most Important Accomplishments?
The Byzantine Empire, a term coined after its fall, was originally the eastern half of the Roman Empire. Following the division of the Roman Empire in the late 3rd century,...
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...
Hagia Sophia – Definition, Characteristics, History, Importance, & Facts
With funds mobilized by his Praetorian Prefect, and architectural expertise supplied by mathematician Isidore of Miletus and geometric engineer Anthemius of Tralles, Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I reconstructed the Hagia...
Byzantine Empire: Major facts about one of history’s longest-running empires
The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, is most famous for being one of the most resilient empires the world has ever seen. With its capital at...
