History Walks in Venice

Zeno (Roman emperor 474–475 and 476–491)

Zeno (c.425–491) was emperor of the Eastern Empire 474–475 and 476–491, and sent the Ostrogoths under Theodoric to Italy to remove Odoacer, who had deposed the last emperor of the Western Empire.

  • Invasions of Italy in Late Antiquity

    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.

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