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Today, we commemorate Libius Severus, who became Emperor of the West on November 19th in 461 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libius_Severus

He was elected to the position by the Roman Senate in Ravenna, but his rule was dominated by Count Ricimer. Severus was not recognized by Leo I, Emperor of the East, but there was still some collaboration between the two courts in various affairs and the choosing of Consuls. Surprisingly for a Western Emperor during this period Libius Severus seems to have died a natural death.

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

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Today we reflect on the life of Emperor Leo I (the Thracian) who passed on November 18th in 473 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_I_the_Thracian

He had a mostly successful reign in which he made serious efforts to aid the Western Empire. He was also canonized as a Saint, and his feast day is January 20th. 

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

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Today we commemorate the life of the Western Emperor Valentinian I who passed on  November 17th in 375 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentinian_I

He was the brother of the Eastern Roman Emperor Valens. During his reign Valentinian successfully fought the Alamanni, Quadi and Sarmatians. His victory at the Battle of Solicinium and his success in defeating revolts in Africa and Gaul, as well as his building of fortifications and fortresses left him the legacy of being considered the "last great Western Emperor."

-Marcus Cassius Julianus 

www.byzantiumnovum.org

 Greetings all,

Today we commemorate the life of Emperor Justinian I (the Great) who passed on November 14 in 527 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justinian_I

His legacy was truly amazing, ranging from retaking parts of the Western Roman Empire to the building of the Hagia Sophia. He was canonized as a Saint and his feast day is today.

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

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In the news, hidden tunnels and secret rooms have been discovered under the 1,500-year-old Church of St. Polyeuctus in Constantinople:

https://knewz.com/world/hidden-tunnel-and-secret-rooms-discovered-under-1-500-year-old-church-in-istanbul-stuns-archaeologists/

Mosaics, Roman artifacts, and even a statue of the god Pan have been found. An interesting discovery!

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

 

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Today we celebrate Zoe taking the throne as the Empress Consort of Romanos III Argyros on November 12th in 1028 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoe_Porphyrogenita

Zoe was a strong and popular Empress who was known for her beauty. She even had a cosmetics laboratory her her palace rooms, and was said to be youthful looking into her 60's.

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 

 

 

 Greetings all,

Today we remember the Byzantine general Petronas on the anniversary of his passing on November 11th in 865 AD:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petronas_(general)

He was the brother in law of the Emperor Theophilos, and won a crushing victory in the Battle of Lalakaon which marked a resurgence in Byzantine power in the East.

After the battle of Lalakaon Petronas was granted a Triumph and made commander in chief of the army.

-Marcus Cassius Julianus

 www.byzantiumnovum.org