In the first half of the sixth century AD, the Eastern Roman Empire was in its golden age. In those years, the most powerful man in the world was Emperor Justinian. While his commanders launched expeditions to both the east and the west, he was concerned with reforms that would shape world history. Justinian reigned among war and peace, chaos and order. History will never forget his name. However, behind this strong image was his wife Theodora, one of the most controversial characters in Byzantine history.
