Justinian and Theodora: The Byzantine power couple – BBC REEL

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 downloading the original You’re Dead To Me podcast. - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: More videos: #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews