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There was a German produced film called The Last Roman in English (Kampf um Rom in German). It's in German and was released in two parts in 1968 and 1969. Orson Welles plays Justinian in it. I've not seen it but it was panned by critics as being God Awful.
If Justinian had stopped at North Africa, his conquests would have been a net gain, economically; it would have slightly overextended the empire, but that was a problem mostly caused by the resources devoted to Italy in our timeline.
In today's lecture, roughly speaking, we take a look at Justinian's Corpus Juris Civilis, some of his building projects, and what Justinian's legacy is.
Justinian, the Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565, oversaw significant territorial expansion of the Byzantine Empire. His conquests of territories, including the Gothic War and the establishment of the Justinian Code, had a remarkable impact on the empire.
Feb 8, 2024 · A conversation with Peter Sarris about the emperor Justinian (527-565), on the 401st anniversary of the rediscovery of Prokopios' Secret History. We talk about Justinian's goals, accomplishments, and victims, all of which continue to spark debate and controversy, just as they did during his own lifetime.
Nov 4, 2019 · Summary. The beginning of the sixth century saw Anastasius (491–518) on the imperial throne, ruling an empire that was still thought of as essentially the Roman empire, coextensive with the world of the Mediterranean.
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Mar 16, 2013 · We examine the Corpus Juris Civilis and the Hagia Sophia. The two achievements of Justinian’s reign which outlasted both him and the Byzantine Empire. First we look at the law code which Tribonian put together and hear about its surprising second life.
