Justinian

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Justinian

As of November 2026, Justinian has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2021 on Dan Carlin. Justinian is mentioned in Dan Carlin's episode as the namesake of the Justinianic Plague, highlighting the impact of pandemic disease in the 6th-century Byzantine world. In another episode of ArchaeologyTV, he is referenced primarily as a historical anchor for discussing his empire and the early 6th century CE.

Justinian I, was Roman emperor from 527 to 565. His reign was marked by the ambitious but only partly realized renovatio imperii. This ambition was expressed by the partial recovery of the territories of the defunct Western Roman Empire.

Justinian at a glance
Mentioned in2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2021 on Dan Carlin
RoleByzantine (Eastern Roman) Emperor
AffiliationByzantine Empire

What do podcasts say about Justinian?

2 quotes, recorded on Dan Carlin and ArchaeologyTV.

  • The Justinian plague in the sixth century...
    Dan Carlin · · Hear it
  • Referenced mainly as a historical anchor in the title and periodization (Justinian’s empire… early 6th century CE).
    ArchaeologyTV · · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Justinian?

2 shows discussed Justinian in these episodes.

Who talks about Justinian on podcasts?

Justinian came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on ArchaeologyTV.