Justin Rome Emperor started as an illiterate peasant swine herder

November 4, 2013 araho Did you know that emperor, Justin, Roma, Roman Empire, swine

Justin I (Latin: Flavius Iustinus Augustus, Ancient Greek: Ἰουστίνος; c. 450 – 1 August 527) was Byzantine Emperor from 518 to 527. He rose through the ranks of the army and ultimately became its Emperor, in spite of the fact he was illiterate and almost 70 years old at the time of accession. His reign […]

When Byzantine emperor Justinian II was usurped his nose was cut off

June 2, 2013August 30, 2013 Anya Did you know that Byzantine, emperor, golden nose, Justinian II

When Byzantine emperor Justinian II was usurped, his nose was cut off to prevent him from seeking the throne and sent to Crimea in exile. He returned to Constantinople 10 years later with a Bulgar army and a golden nose to retake his throne “While in exile, Justinian began to plot and gather supporters for […]