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Justinian I
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Architecture and Hagia Sophia
Justinian sponsored the rebuilding of countless churches, fortifications, and infrastructure projects across the empire. His most spectacular achievement was the construction of the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom) in Constantinople, after the original structure was destroyed during the Nika Riots in 532 CE. Rebuilt in record time under the architects Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus, the dome of the Hagia Sophia symbolized the unique synthesis of Roman engineering and Christian theology. Its soaring dome, which appears to … -
Theodora
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Theodora (c. 500 – June 28, 548 CE) was the empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Highly influential in the political and religious life of the early 6th century, her career trajectory is often cited as a profound example of social mobility within the late Roman world, though contemporary accounts vary widely regarding the exact nature of her earlier professions. She is perhaps most famous for her unwavering support of Justinian during the Nika Riots of 532 CE.
Early Life and Backgro…