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The article re-examines the Nika riot of 532 in Constantinople. It argues that the riot has been overemphasized in histories due to the wealth of sources compared to other disturbances. The riot was one of many violent confrontations in the capital city, which was a turbulent place due to population increases and the presence of partisan gangs.

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Nick Earles

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