Emperor Justinian: Byzantine Visionary

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Step into the world of Emperor Justinian I, one of history’s most ambitious and transformative rulers. Over the course of this series, we’ll explore Justinian’s reign from 527 to 565 CE, a period of remarkable achievements and sweeping reforms. Learn about his monumental legal reforms, most notably the Justinianic Code, which laid the foundations for modern law in many countries. Discover his efforts to restore the Roman Empire, his architectural triumphs like the Hagia Sophia, and his turbulent reign marked by power struggles and challenges, perhaps none greater than the outbreak of bubonic plague. This series unveils the complexities of a ruler who sought to unite, rebuild, and redefine an empire. FEE: Free for Patrons SCHEDULE: 4 Tuesdays, January 28 to February 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM FORMAT: This is an online event. A link will be emailed to participants one day before the event. PRESENTER Dr. Conor Whately, from Brantford, Ontario, has a BA and an MA in Classics, both from McMaster University, as well as a PhD in Classics and Ancient History from the University of Warwick. Whately has published several book chapters, journal articles, and book reviews; and has written two books: Battles and Generals and Exercitus Moesiae. He is currently the sole investigator in a SSHRC research project entitled War and History at the End of Antiquity. Among other things, Whately is writing a textbook on the Roman army and a book on the sensory experience of battle in antiquity, which is aimed at a general audience. Finally, Whately is co-editing a volume on Ancient Military Manuals with Dr. James Chlup from the University of Manitoba.