Marican reversed many of the actions of Theodosius II in the Eastern Roman Empire's relationship with the Huns under Attila and in religious matters. In 452, while Attila was raiding Italy, then a...
Anastatius came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. He is often recognized as the first Byzantine emperor. His reign was characterised by...
Ruling the Eastern Empire for nearly 20 years, Leo I, "The Greek," proved to be a capable ruler. He oversaw many ambitious political and military plans, aimed mostly at aiding the faltering Western...