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fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

The Unusual Status of the Unborn Child in Medieval Valais - Medievalists.net

Fourteenth-century Valais law granted the unborn child defined legal identity and inheritance rights influenced by Roman law and Christian doctrine.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
5 months ago

Eustathios Rhomaios: Judge and Jurist of the Byzantine Empire

Eustathios Rhomaios was a prominent Byzantine judge and jurist during the late-10th and early- to mid-11th century. He studied Roman Law and began his career under Basil II (reign 976 to 1025) and became the chief judge during the mid-1020s. His legal decisions, collected and compiled into a document called the Peira ('Experience') by a younger colleague of his, were not only celebrated during his own lifetime but also hailed in later ages as 'the most elegant and valued.'
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fromMedievalists.net
10 months ago

The Invention of the Idea of Sovereignty in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

The evolution of sovereignty began with the re-introduction of Roman law, impacting political structures and ecclesiastical authority significantly.
The 12th century saw the fusion of Roman law and ecclesiastical authority, resulting in a defined concept of sovereignty within the Church.
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fromOpen Culture
11 months ago

How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome: A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals an Ancient Tax Evasion Scheme

The ancient trial of Gadalias and Saulos highlights historical tax evasion and severe Roman penalties, emphasizing the timeless nature of tax concerns.
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