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The 16 pages that link to Theodora, each with the reason it gives.

• Byzantine EmpireRelated: Her role in imperial politics was especially visible during the Nika revolt.

• Justinian IRelated: She remained a powerful adviser during the crises of Justinian’s reign.

• ProcopiusRelated: Procopius portrays her very differently in Buildings and Secret History.

• BelisariusRelated: Belisarius and Antonina were connected to Theodora’s court and patronage networks.

• Corpus Juris CivilisRelated: Her reign formed the political setting for the compilation, though she did not direct it.

• Sarah BernhardtBroader topic: Bernhardt’s lavish title-role production became one of her major theatrical spectacles.

• Nika riotsRelated: Her resolve to stay in Constantinople helped persuade Justinian’s court not to flee.

• Byzantine diplomacyRelated: Her political role illustrates the court’s influence on high-level decisions.

• Eastern Roman EmpireRelated: Her political role during the Nika riots illustrates the power exercised within the imperial court.

• Byzantine successionBroader topic: Her accession demonstrates that an imperial woman could hold sovereign authority.

• Victorien SardouBroader topic: It illustrates Sardou’s use of lavish historical spectacle.

• GhassanidsRelated: Her support for Miaphysite Christians intersected with the Ghassanids’ religious and diplomatic position.

• Hippodrome of ConstantinopleRelated: Procopius reports that she urged Justinian to resist flight during the crisis linked to the arena.

• TribonianRelated: Her court influence formed part of the political setting in which Tribonian served.

• John of EphesusRelated: Her support helped create opportunities for Miaphysite leaders such as John.

• Byzantine Empire under the Justinian dynastyBroader topic: Her political influence was especially visible during the Nika revolt.