Ever heard of the Renovatio Imperii Romanorum?

A magnificent ruler and a great emperor who tried to revive the greatness of the empire. The impact of his reign extended far beyond the boundaries of his time and domain. His efforts, though, stretched too much the resources of the Empire. Illustrations of Justinian, Theodora and Belisarius are from Epic History TV: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpichistoryTv Song: Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Quixotic Remix)