Nika Riots: the bloodiest riots in Roman history
The Nika Riots are some of the bloodiest ever recorded. They unfolded in Constantinople in 532. This insurrection nearly toppled Emperor Justinian, but Empress Theodora makes a speech that changes the course of events. This episode takes you into the Eastern Roman Empire in a period of violence, natural disasters, and social upheaval. From slaves and prostitutes to patrician gossip and botched executions, this episode will take you through one of the most violent moments in the history of Constantinople. This is episode 2 in a series on Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora. Support this podcast at: patreon.com/evaschubert For details on enrolling in the course email: [email protected] You can get this podcast as audio on all streaming platforms including Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1M358EV... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...
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