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Justinian and Theodora: The Byzantine power couple

Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora were the 6th Century golden couple of the Byzantine Empire. Think Jay-Z and Beyonce - but with a lot more chariots.

Script and narration by Emma Nagouse, University of Sheffield

Animation by Peter Caires

Find out more about Justinian I and Theodora's extraordinary legacy by ing the original You’re Dead To Me podcast.