Israeli archaeologists on Wednesday unveiled a 1,500-year-old portion of mosaic floor bearing the names of Byzantine Emperor Justinian and a senior Orthodox priest. Ancient mosaic floors were ...

Justinian became Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire in August ... is demonstrably visible by her inclusion in the famous mosaic of Justinian and his court (dated between 546-556) in the sanctuary ...

as some soldiers accused him before the emperor of aspiring to proclaim himself king of the region. Astutely, Justinian offered him the choice of staying on as governor or returning to receive his ...