In the heart of Justinian's ambitious reign, a tempest of discontent erupted in Constantinople. That fateful period|The spring of 532 marked the beginning of the Nika Riot. A crucible of deep-seated grievances, the populace, gathering diverse factions, united in a fierce cry against the Emperor's rule. They denounced against excessive levies, and p

The year the year of our Lord eight hundred and forty-five AD. A chill wind blasted across the Seine River, carrying with it the scent emanating from salt and fear. The Norsemen had arrived, a stormy swarm of warriors seeking glory. Their longships, like prowling predators, sliced through the waters, their flags billowing in the wind. A city once p