<p><span>A saint no stranger to sinning, devout to some, diabolical to others and driven above all else, she was a force of nature made flesh that saw her will imposed on the most powerful men in her empire, including her husband, Justinian I. A staunch friend, loyal disciple, and dedicated wife, she was Theodora of Paphlagonia.</span></p>

The Great Imposter Part I - Giorgio Perlasca

Let me tell you about the person beside the throne. Here we talk about the women (and sometimes the men) who have been lost to the shadows of history, and try to cast a little light on their lives. They may not have mattered in the grand scheme, but everybody&#39;s got their Little Sleights.