Tag: Odoacer
Classis Ravenna – the history of a fascinating city
Verona: San Zeno
Ravenna: Mausoleum of Theoderic
When the Ostrogothic king Theoderic died in Ravenna in 526, Italy had been part of his kingdom for over 30 years. Theoderic was anything but the stereotypical barbarian ruler. He was just, cultured, educated and mostly tolerant. Furthermore, he had excellent strategic insight and most of Italy prospered economically under…