When Justinian Met Theodora – Part 2

Conflicted: A History Podcast

Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 57

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Episode description

After being crowned Emperor and Empress of the Byzantine Empire, Justinian and Theodora face their first major test as rulers, the deadly Nika Riots of 532 AD.

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