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Theodosius II: The Forgotten Emperor Who Built Constantinople's Walls
· 10 min · S4 E198
Episode Theodosius II: The Forgotten Emperor Who Built Constantinople's Walls
Before Justinian, before the Hagia Sophia, there was Theodosius II, the boy emperor who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire for nearly half a century. His reign saw the construction of the Theodosian Walls, the codification of Roman law in the Codex Theodosianus, and the founding of the University of Constantinople. But Theodosius was no warrior — he was a scholar, a man more comfortable with books than battles, and he left his mark on the city and the empire in ways that would outlast his more famous successors. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the life and legacy of Theodosius II, from his rise to power as a child to his death in a riding accident. They discuss his relationship with his sister Pulcheria, his handling of the Nestorian controversy, and the challenges of ruling an empire that was being squeezed by Huns and Persians. This is a story about how a bookish emperor shaped a city that would stand for a thousand years.
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