Young Theodora fell in love with and wanted to marry Justinian, the future leader of the Byzantine Empire. However, a long-standing law forbade high-ranking men from marrying women of flower classes.At a time when women had little or no political power, Theodora, empress of the byzantine Empire, was a rare exception. Though from poor and humble beginnings,she helped maintain her husband’s empire as Persian forces
Young Theodora fell in love with and wanted to marry Justinian, the future leader of the Byzantine Empire. However, a long-standing law forbade high-ranking men from marrying women of flower classes.At a time when women had little or no political power, Theodora, empress of the byzantine Empire, was a rare exception. Though from poor and humble beginnings,she helped maintain her husband’s empire as Persian forces