Истории Justinian

Taking place long before the "Chronicles of World Paradise" series. Constantinople, the early 500s A.D., the reign of Justinian and Theodora: This is the story of my brother Theodoros, who was born female, and yet he is male, and struggles with what is 'masculinity' according to society and according to himself, debating what he should do to fulfill society's expectations of a 'man'. But this is more than that. This is the journey of his self-discovery, what being a man means to him.

Inspired by "The Mask of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe. A short, historical fiction story based on the Justinian Plague.

The Byzantine campaign against Gelimer, who seized the Vandal throne, was a crucial military operation to reclaim former Roman provinces in the Mediterranean region. Procopius, our sole source on the Vandalic War, attributes the victory to General Flavius Belisarius's skill and leadership. In addition to battling the enemy, Belisarius had to navigate the political intrigues of the East Roman court. In my narrative, I emphasize the naval aspects of the engagement and its historical significance.

A ten minute short story, based on the legend of the general Belisarius being blinded by his Emperor, Justinian. It is almost certainly a legend, and not fact, but it makes for an interesting story.

The year 527 AD/CE. The Western Roman Empire and by extent Rome has fallen to the the Ostrogoths, just 50 years earlier. But that is about to change, for Emperor Justin of The Eastern Roman Empire, Or The Byzantine Empire, has died, his successor is his nephew, Petrus Sabbatius, rechristened as Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus, or Justinian I. He has many ambitions, but his greatest ambition is to reclaim Rome, the Eternal City, seat of The Roman Empire. But he needs a commander. That commander shall be a great man as destiny shall show, but forgotten in the Halls of The Past. Let history remember the great Belisarius!

Theodora is a normal twenty-two-year-old woman, but there's a catch. At first, she's just a baker surrounded by millions of people in the city of New York. She sells the best food, and she has Thomas: the boyfriend she feels somewhat attracted to. But, it's about time her past caught up with her, and when it does, she has to make a choice. Will she choose her ex-husband, her rich fiance, a deputy who works in Mongolia, her cafe assistant, a friend from middle school with a bird, or someone else? It is a rocky road for Theodora, and now it is up to her to make a choice: Who is her soulmate?

When Justin falls in love with Justinian! Or do they not? It's just a simple story of Justin and Justinian. Who were two different people with different roads. But when one tries to change its path for a while. Will the one change that path forever? ----------- #234 in short stories •August 26 2016•

Everyone believes the Romans and the Persians were locked in a fierce 681-year conflict. But what if that never happened? In reality, there was no war; the two great empires were best friends all along. Every single battle was just a breathtaking theatrical performance they were putting on for the world! Five hundred years of this 681-year performance have passed. To keep up the facade of their feigned enmity, the Roman Emperor Justinian and the Persian King Khosrow Anushirvan-close friends in secret-decide to attend Camp Harmonica with their generals. Yes, the very same camp that was once divided into Pop and Royal camps before Lady Anne and Finn Oxford made peace and merged them! In this alternate universe, this grand deception began back in the 14th century AD when the decision was made by the legendary figures Surena and Crassus. Now, in the 21st century, it is Khosrow Anushirvan and Justinian who step onto the camp grounds to continue the charade. This year, alongside the Rock 'n Royals pop group, the camp is expecting two special guests known as the "Eyes of the Earth." But no one knows from the start that the two rulers are actually the closest of allies, setting the stage for music, royalty, and hilarious cultural clashes. I hope you enjoy reading!

A paper I have been writing on and off for awhile, going over the history of Byzantium as concisely as I can.

The Byzantine Empire is the last bastion of the once powerful Roman Empire. Royce, a young servant working for Emperor Justinian gets a front row seat as Justinian attempts to retake Rome and reclaim the love of the people.