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Balthild: The Anglo-Saxon Queen of the Franks

Balthild, a future wife and mother of kings, emerged from obscure origins in the early 7th century. Also called Balthilde, Bathild and Baldhild, she...

Saint Eligius, By An Unknown 18th Century Artist

An unknown 18th-century artist created this painting of Saint Eligius, an altruistic artisan and bishop who lived during the time of the Merovingian Frankish...

The Life Of Emperor Bardanes Philippikos And His Blinding Birthday Surprise

In the 7th and early 8th centuries, Bardanes Philippikos (also commonly known as Philippicus Bardanes) was a prominent member of the ruling elite involved...

The Ironic Rise, Fall, And Belated Execution Of Leontios

Leontios (or Liontius) was a decorated army and navy military leader who commanded forces on the behalf of the emperors of Constantinople along the...

(Video) The Tale Of Suspicious Bishop Bricius And The Miraculous Talking Baby

This narrated video essay examines the ancient and medieval tale of Bishop Bricius of Tours (r. 397-444) and the troubled relationship he had with...

Pythagoras’ Revolutionary Olympic Boxing Revenge

In the 6th century BCE, a curious fighter named Pythagoras emerged from the island of Samos and challenged the preconceived notions and norms of...

Domitius Tullus—An Ancient Roman Scrooge Who Left A Posthumous Legacy Of Good Will

Domitius Tullus was an incredibly wealthy Roman who possessed great quantities of land, money, and valuable artworks around the time of the 1st and...

The Horrific Tale Of Julia—An Emperor’s Daughter Who Died From Imprisonment And Neglect

To understand the troubled life of the Roman noblewoman, Julia, one must understand the chaotic times and the complicated family environment in which she...

The Art-Filled Life Of The Influential Roman Civil Servant, Titinius Capito

Gnaeus Octavius Titinius Capito (or just Titinius Capito or Capito for short) was a powerful, wealthy and influential civil servant who lived in the...

The Curious Case Of Titus Albucius—A Roman Governor Who Became A Philosopher In Exile

Titus Albucius was a Roman senator, scholar and government official who had a notable life in the Roman Republic during the 2nd century BCE....