Justinian

Theodora ||  ||   ||   || Me Hagia Sophia
 * = Justinian ruled 527-565 (ruled) = ||
 * Justinian

Theodora and I

Byzantine empire at its hieght (under yours truly) ||
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.Justinian's Code in latin// ||
 * =**Technology/Achievements or Accomplishments**= ||
 * //One of my greatest accomplishments was the forming of Justinian's code, a code of individual rights of the people and the empire. I wrote the laws trying to protect Rome's Twelve tables law system. I'm striving to give my people right's and freedoms. One of which I'm working on is "innocent until proven guilty.". Theodora had part in the saying of some rights for women, such as they can inherit property. The Hagia Sophia is constucted(picture above) one of the most beautiful buidings I have constructed.


 * =**Culture**= ||
 * //Our main sources of art were in architecture, like the Hagia Sophia, and mosaics all over the place. In libraries, there were manuscripts saved from the Roman and Greek empires, if not for us, they would be lost in time. In the clothing department of my empire, I and the men wear` silk tunics with pants, we usualy try to layer our clothing,. Theodora and the rest of the women wear long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and floor length with a cloak over the ensamble, we try to stay as conservative as possible. In terms of food, the empire, myself included, enjoys foods such as Dolmades which are chicken stuffed with grape leaves. We also enjoy beef and lamb paired with aromatic herbs, sauces, and fresh vegitables.Describe culture here.// ||


 * =**Religion**= ||
 * //I, and the rest of the empire, are pure Christians. We cherish God and pray to him, we go to church and read the bible. We try to be as conservative as possible. One bishop leads our Roman Cathlic church, but we mainly call them patriches. Then there were five patriches, finally one came up the ranks and named himself the pope and spiritual leader of the church. We belive in the crucifiction of christ and in Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.// ||

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 * =**Blog**= ||
 * //Write at least three blog entries here. These are journal entries of from three different events in your person's life or in your group's history.

Blog Entry One 527 I'm at the castle with my wife theodora, many would say we were unusual with our backgrounds, but they say I am an excellent ruler. In brief, my family was always poor peasents who were impovershed, some of my family were soliders to make a living, but poor ones. My darling wife Theodora came from the circus, literally, he father ws the bear trainer there. That is what makes us unique as rulers. I want my empire, the Byzantine, to be rebuilt as the great Roman Empire. First I will try for the are around the Medditerainian, then I will see where God plans to bring the empire along.

Blog Entry Two 538 Diaster struck when some of my subjects revolted. This was aout six years ago, but is still fresh in memory. The city was in ruins crumbling before me. But I started a major project to rebuild the city to its former glory and above. Constantanople may have been buetiful before, now it is a great gem. In many opinions, the greatest building is the Hagia Sofia Blog Entry Three// //538 For now, I have absolute power to maintain order. I will also make a code for all to abide by, I'm thinking "Justinian's Code" so people know who created the great government law code. Some say it may be a bit harsh but every empire needs structure. I am always trying to restore the great Roman Empire, so I will adat many pieces of it's laws. I will also protect personal rights, such as women being able to inherit property. I will sheepishly admit my wife, Theodora had a great part in organizing some of the code. But when it is finished, I hope in a year or two, I have a great feeling this will give me a legacy that will withstand the test of time.// ||


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