Saksagan
It is dangerous to be a Christian
“I am a Christian,” she said quietly. “We are forbidden to worship any god except our own, and any graven image.”
“But it is dangerous...
Flavius Valerius Constantinus a centurion assigned henceforth
For whatever reason, Diocletian did not immediately put into effect the decree he had discussed with Constantine, but the promise of a position in...
Precious metal in the coinage Dominus
“I can see the advantage of fixing the amount of precious metal in the coinage, Dominus,” he said. “But I don’t think setting prices...
Subject to the ruler of the Bulgarians
The rulers of the Pechenegs and Magyars are the only independent rulers to be accorded the title archontes. In contrast, and also in accordance...
Constantine VIII
Constantine VIII 1025—1028
On the death of Basil, his brother Constantine became emperor for the second time. There was no opposition. As a matter of...
Compassionately embrace his victim
His anger, too, was not lasting, like that of his brother Basil. He quickly relented and was terribly downcast at what he had done....
None other than Constantine
Owing to my oratorical skill, I was introduced at court and became secretary to the reigning emperor, none other than Constantine, head of the...
The kind of persons historians record
Having thus given a brief outline of the man, I will now proceed to a fuller description and fill in the details, as I...
Constantine X
Constantine X 1059 – 1067
Constantine Ducas Ruled the Roman Empire for Seven Years**230
I will abbreviate my account of this emperor as far as is...
