Justinian I (Roman emperor; 482–565)
The Byzantine emperor Justinian I (482–565) initiated the reconquest of Italy to the empire, which made Venetia a Byzantine province under the Exarchate of Ravenna.
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Translatio Marci Evangelistae Venetias (English)
This document is the earliest description of the translation of St Mark to Venice in 827–828, and also of early Venice. This is a translation by René Seindal.
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Invasions of Italy in Late Antiquity
In late Antiquity the north-east of the Italian peninsula suffered many invasions. The wars caused people to move to the safer lagoon areas, and hence to the foundation of Venice.