The Empress Theodora is often unfairly remembered for the salacious stories that have been told about her when she was forced to work in a brothel. She was far more than that. She used her power to improve the fortunes of women who were unfortunate enough to go through the same shocking situation as her. She helped rebuild the Hagia Sophia and turn it into the largest and most beautiful building in the 6th century world. She assisted Justinian’s foreign campaigns that sought to restore the glory of the Roman Empire. In short, she was remarkable. Listen as William and Anita are joined by Peter Sarris for the final time, as they discuss the extraordinary story of Theodora as Empress of the Roman Empire.
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18. The Empire Implodes
17. Rishi Sunak's Ancestry: Indians in East Africa
16. Partition
15. The Last Viceroy of India
14. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
13. The Patient Assassin
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11. Queens and the Koh-i-Noor
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9. The Curse of the Koh-i-Noor
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6. Queen Elizabeth II & Empire
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