Court Eunuchs II: Call of Duty: Narses in the Nika Riots and Beyond – Byzantine Roman History Dead Ideas: The History of Extinct Thoughts and Practices

Today, Anna takes the lead with the story of the eunuch general Narses! In this episode, we get an overview of Emperor Justinian and Empress Theodora, and then we see Narses make his first appearance in quelling the infamous Nika Riots. Finally, he heads to Italy to reconquer Rome.

Be sure to support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get your portrait drawn!

Music and graphic design by Rachel Westhoff. Maps, pics, references and more at www.deadideas.net.