A Crisis Grips Byzantium
In the bustling heart of Constantinople, a storm simmered on the avenues. It erupted as a demonstration against tyrannical taxes, fueled by despair amongst the commoners. The shouting of "Nika! Nika!" echoed through the city, a rallying call. This riot, known as the Nika Riot, suddenly escalated into a ferocious clash between dissidents and the mil