Excerpt from The Age of Justinian and Theodora, Vol. 2: A History of the Sixth Century A. D
The Empress Theodora,3 after her elevation, still pre most aspects of her life and character a marked contrast - to Justinian. She was devoted to the care of her person, and a great part Of each day was given over to the mysteries Of her toilet.4 She trusted especially to sleep for the preservation Of her beauty, and passed an excessive number of hours, both day and night, upon her couch.
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