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SCS on Twitter: "January 10, 532: The Nika riots begin in the hippodrome of Constantinople during the reign of the emperor Justinian. https://t.co/atHRNXhnU8" / Twitter
Epic History TV - #OnThisDay 532 AD the Nika riots broke out in the Byzantine capital Constantinople, destroying half the city and leaving thousands dead. The riots began amongst chariot-racing fans at
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