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The Byzantine Empire also known as the Eastern Roman Empire was an extension of the Roman Empire, predominantly in the East. The Byzantine Empire was originally founded as Byzantium with its capital being Constantinople during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. The most common language spoken in Byzantine at the time was Greek. Justinian I was born in Illyria at Tauresium, and was the nephew of Justin I, the current emperor, before Justinian took over. He was the son of a Slavic peasant, and…

have occurred and acknowledged over the years. Corpus Iuris Civilis was one of the biggest lasting accomplishments for Justinian’s because of the time and dedication to make such an event happen. One of the best well known Byzantine historian was Procopius. Major threats have come across the Byzantine Empire in the eleventh century form the Seljuk Turks. Flagellants are Christian fanatics who physically scourged themselves at the time during the Black Death. The different events that has…

A dark and deadly disease swept across Europe, parts of China and the Middle East during the medieval times. Also known as the Bubonic Plague, the Black Death was a tragic and confusing sickness for those living in the infested areas. It was so tragic, that a new era had begun after the last phase of the disease, and was the reason of evolution. The effects of the Bubonic Plague led to a new era due to the fact of population decline, economical issues and finding a new meaning to life. The…

This class was focused on many aspects of different infectious diseases. The bubonic plague was one that I personally found very interesting because it’s something that I have always learned about in grade school. I always found it interesting, but we were never taught about it in depth. I was really excited to take this course for many reasons. Learning in depth about the bubonic plague was one of those reasons. The lesson on the bubonic plague was what intriguing and really fun to learn about…

Theodora’s Impact Theodora was the wife of Justinian, the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. She, in addition she is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, where she is immortalized with a mosaic painting on the walls of the Basilica of San Vitale. She is acknowledged for being the most influential empress in the history of Byzantine times. Her intelligence made her Justinian’s most trusted advisor and co-regent. Although she did not have the best background, she succeeded in co-leading the…

plague continued to spread throughout the Mediterranean for another 225 years until it disappeared in 750 CE. The initial plague can be traced back to China and northeast India; however, the Justinian plague's point of origin was Egypt. Historian, Procopius of Caesarea, identified the beginning of the plague in Pelusium on the Nile River's northern and eastern shores. According to Wendy Orent, author of the Plague, "the disease spread in two directions: north to Alexandria and east to…

“According to the sixth century historians Procopius and Agathias, the first dome was an object of reverential astonishment” (Taylor 66). They said that the new one did not compare to the old one because the new one has subtle effects. Meanwhile, the old dome had more to look at. Once the first dome…

Italian culture and society underwent significant changes in the sixth century. Unlike Byzantium, which continued as a clear heir of the Roman Empire, conflicting influences on Italian life altered the imperial culture of the Italian region. Although the Gauls did absorb aspects of Roman imperial culture, such as the style of government and material and luxurious lifestyle, Gallic society remained fundamentally different from that of the Romans. The increased focus on monasticism, due to Italy…

Plague and the End of Antiquity Using twelve essays to form a volume, Plague and the End of Antiquity attempts to address the Justinianic Plague that ravaged the entire globe from c. 540-750. History, archaeology, epidemiology, and molecular biology are combined to “produce a comprehensive account of the pandemic’s origins, spread, and mortality, as well as its economic, social, political, and religious effects.” Because of the sheer magnitude and scope of the Justinianic Plauge, the editor of…