Title
Scylitzes chronicle
Caption
Scylitzes chronicle, Fol.42.v. Theophilus making a proclamation. He is flanked by his bodyguard who are bare headed. Ranks of officials are distinguished by their headgear. The Emperors Varangian Guard was made up of foreigners Germans, Franks, Russians, English, Vikings. Byzantine. 11th c historian of events of 9 11th century.
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Werner Forman Archive/Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid
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Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
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UMG12A25_408
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