Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire
Judith Herrin
Herrin on Heraclius and the transformation of the Roman East, Persians, Arabs, and a new world.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Charibert II
France
629–632
Emperor Taizong of Tang
China
626–641
Empress Suiko
Japan
610–628
Pope Honorius I
Papacy
625–638
Emperor Jomei
Japan
629–641
Emperor Gaozu of Tang
China
618–626
Emperor Yang of Sui
China
610–618
Pope Boniface V
Papacy
619–625
Wang Shichong
China
619–621
Pope Boniface IV
Papacy
610–615
Pope Adeodatus I
Papacy
615–618
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Heraclius's life and times.
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