Two Roman reactions to the Emperor Philippikos

Let us move onto slightly lighter topics, if long-term demonic possession, Church Schism, the nature of the Christian Incarnation, invisible crucifixion of women, destruction of political imagery and, worst of all, numismatics, count as lighter. But than the last post, or indeed what must now come soon, I think this is still lighter, and besides, on what other blog are you going to get that combination? So: this post is about the very little-known Emperor Philippikos “Bardanes”, an e