Theodora: A Modern Empress of the Ancient World
by: Patricia Jonik Stein Though she arguably was the most famous, Cleopatra was not the only fascinating and powerful woman from the ancient world. The adage that behind every powerful man, there is an equally powerful woman was certainly true of Justinian, Emperor of Byzantium during the 6th century. His wife, Theodora, wore many different hats throughout her lifetime. She was a feminist, an actress, an acrobat, a religious zealot, a mistress, a wife, a mother and most importantly, an…
