Theodora

country needed a good leader. Mulan, Boudicca, and Theodora all had driving forces that lead them to step out of traditional roles and step into leadership roles. Mulan’s reason for stepping out of a traditional role and taking on a leadership role was honor. Boudicca’s reason was vengeance/ retribution. Theodora’s reason was hope. Honor, vengeance/ retribution, and hope were the driving forces for Mulan, Boudicca, and Theodora to abandon…

Justinian and Theodora might actually have been like, while giving us an insight to how Procopius could have been treated and his feelings towards the royal couple. Given that Procopius waited to write this piece until Justinian had died, we can assume that he was afraid of Justinian and what kind of backlash may occur if he wrote this piece at a time where Justinian could read it. The title in itself, ‘The Secret History” is representative how Procopius felt about Justinian and Theodora. This…

Empress Theodora and Attendants, is a mosaic found in the Church of San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Considered to be one of the most important surviving example of Byzantine architecture and mosaic work, it was created ca. 526-547 under Ostrogothic rule. Empress Theodora and her entourage are displayed in the south wall of the apse, right across from Justinian and his retinue. One of the key stylistic changes we noticed when viewing this mosaic, is that it is leaving the classical styles of…

everyday lives. I wonder why do brothers fight so often? I agree that the author is right that there is too much fighting in the world and also all around us. We don't need to fight with our brother or sisters. This statement tells the readers that Lady Theodora is a very Intelligent person and also very caring towards both of her sons. I want to remember this quote for the rest of my life and use it. I wonder why the emperor’s page came back to warn Thomas who he had never met before to warn…

Empress Theodora and Elizabeth I impacted their respective empire or kingdom by doing the best the could for their homes . During the time they were alive they were very powerful woman . Empress Theodora helped the woman a lot she changed many rules for they could be equal to men . Elizabeth I was very brave she did not care who you were she was not afraid . She was her own person she did not care what others thought of her she did not care that she had no kids or husband she was married to her…

“Empress Theodora.” and “Elizabeth I.” Essay In the informational articles entitled “Empress Theodora” and “Elizabeth I” The World Almanac and Milton Meltzer discusses that both articles show that Queen Elizabeth and Empress Theodora both impacted their respective kingdoms by making many changes that improved women’s status and that made everyone equal. Their rules still apply to many countries today. The two women are considered a great importance during their time. Elizabeth and Theodora…

Image 1: Theodora and Her Attendants is a beautiful mosaic that is located in San Vitale in Ravenna. Some believe that this piece is part of a religious and political statement. The mosaic was created in 547 ca. This piece is making a statement of power. Justinian regained control of Italy and Ravenna after many years of being under anothers power. Justinian immediately reinstated Christanity as the religion of the country. In this piece Theodora is standing in front of a group of her…

women have often played a significant role, and of how although women haven’t usually been in a position of power, they have, none-the-less, often contributed in significant ways. Queen Elizabeth I and Empress Theodora both made a huge impact on the way women live their lives today. Empress Theodora was married to a an emperor named Justinian and helped him with his ruling and making laws. Two laws they added were that women were allowed to own their own property and divorced women were allowed…

Theodora’s Impact Theodora was the wife of Justinian, the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. She, in addition she is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, where she is immortalized with a mosaic painting on the walls of the Basilica of San Vitale. She is acknowledged for being the most influential empress in the history of Byzantine times. Her intelligence made her Justinian’s most trusted advisor and co-regent. Although she did not have the best background, she succeeded in co-leading the…

in hand with his wife Theodora during the 6th Century. Theodora was involved in politics and was a passionate person. She wrote laws about things she was concerned about, helped pick government officials, promoted laws that gave women more rights, and created a system of merit by ability rather than by class. It is clear by Theodora’s accomplishments that she was passionate for politics and for justifying people’s rights. What can also be said from studying what Theodora accomplished is that…