Orthodox Saint and Empress: Theodora I

Theodora I was empress of the Byzantine Empire from 527 - 548. She was a strong feminest and also a great side ruler to Justinian. Theodora died of cancer at age 48 shortly followed by Justinians death. Theodora I became a sait of the Eastern Orthodox Church to be commemorated on November 14. She had a seperate religion from her husband, Justinian, she was a Monophysite and Justinian was a Calcadonian. Theodora was a great coepress of the Byzantine empire and at many times it was her ruling that saved it.

The Fall of Rome

Why did Rome Fall? I think that there were several reasons combined that began the fall of the Roman Empire. Starting with Geography. One of the main reasons Rome found it so hard to defend themselves one the empire began is due to the way the empire was built. Most invaders were coming from the western boarders which was the weaker side of Romes defenses. Also defending this side of Rome drew soldiers away from other areas. Secondly while all of this was going on there was an economic and work decline. Due to the growth of Romes government and military Rome was importing many luxurious trading items from areas outside of the empire. However dude to the rise of taxes and prices with the decrease in wages the economy couldn't afford to supports these arrangements. Also due to the inflation of pricing and taxes Romans were not earning enough to live by thus there was a high death rate and decrease in number of slaves thus lowering the amount of work. This is when the current emperor, Diocletian demanded a new law be put to use, every Roman citizen had to work, including children.  

I think the most influential reason for the fall of Rome was the economic decline because many of the smaller reasons such as loss of jobs and death toll increase were due to the economic decline or crisis.