The Synthesis of "Justinian"

Discover the Byzantine dynasty famed for Emperor Justinian I's ambitious reconquests, the codification of Roman law, and building the Hagia Sophia.

Explore the reign of Justinian I, the Byzantine emperor who reshaped Roman law, built the Hagia Sophia, and sought to restore the Roman Empire.

Explore the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, his ambitious military campaigns, architectural marvels, and the legal code that shapes modern law.

Discover the Byzantine Empire, the continuation of Rome in the East that shaped a millennium of history, law, and religion.

Discover the Eastern Roman Empire, the powerful continuation of Rome in the East that shaped religion, law, and culture for over a thousand years.

Discover Empress Theodora, one of history's most powerful women, who rose from humble origins to shape the Byzantine Empire and champion women's rights.

Discover the Palaiologos dynasty, the final and longest-reigning rulers of the Byzantine Empire, from its restoration to its fall in 1453.

Discover Emperor Heraclius, who defeated the Persian Empire and reformed the Byzantine state, only to face the rise of a new power from Arabia.

Explore the Roman Empire, from its rise as a dominant world power to its lasting influence on modern law, language, and culture.

Discover Trajan, the Roman emperor who expanded the empire to its largest extent and was renowned for his public works and social welfare.