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Procopius confines his story to wars
Procopius confines his story to wars, not peace. As a result, he gives us only the tip of the iceberg for the story that...
Theodahad first shows up in the record
Theodahad first shows up in the record in a strongly worded letter to him from Theoderic, who had to remind him that scripture says...
Historians from Herodotus to Procopius
Historians from Herodotus to Procopius recount ancient battles with discouraging sameness over most of 1,000 years, for good reason. Fortified vehicles are the most...
Embroidered dalmatic
“Only a miracle could save him. The priests have been praying for him.”
For the first time Constantine noticed that one of the men standing...
Governed properly
“It is never treason to make sure a country will be governed properly. If Constantius dies without signing the order, I shall acclaim you...
Magister memoriae
Constantius’ eyes closed and for a moment Constantine thought he was gone. Then he saw that the broad chest was still moving with breathing,...
Battered prisoner was halfmarched
At Galerius’ word the battered prisoner was halfmarched, half dragged across the cobblestoned square and up the slight elevation upon which the church stood....
Torch Constantine
Only when he stepped back, did he dare look directly at Amianus, but saw no fear in the Christian’s face. In fact, the eyes...
Actually Galerius was right
“You get used to it in time. Actually Galerius was right burning is a far more merciful form of execution than, say, crucifixion. With...
Differently from the rest of the Romans
Then it was that Justinian, fanning the flame and openly inciting the Blues to fight, made the whole Roman Empire shake on its foundation,...
