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History series in which stories from the past shed light on current events

Jonathan Freedland presents the series in which stories from the past are compared with current events.

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The Long View: Nika Riots

02/07/2013

Nika Riots

BBC Radio 4 - The Long View, Nika Riots

In the wake of the Turkish protests, Jonathan Freedland considers the Nika Riots of AD532.

As Turkish prime minister Erdogan confronts his critics in Taksim Square, Jonathan Freedland considers Emperor Justinian's response to the Nika Riots of AD532 in Constantinople.

Jonathan Freeland takes the long view of riots in Turkey: as Prime Minister Erdogan confronts his critics in Taksim Square, Jonathan and his guests consider Emperor Justinian's response to the Nika Riots of AD532 in Constantinople as the citizens rose up and demanded change at the heart of the Byzantine Empire. Historian Bettany Hughes guides us through the events and brutal response of Justinian and his Empress Theodora - whilst the modern story is reflected by guests from both sides of the political divide.

Producer: Mohini Patel.

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