IMPERIAL WARES
Imperial Wares is a specialty apparel shop for history enthusiasts, offering premium t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more, celebrating the Roman and Byzantine Empires. From iconic emperors like Justinian and Aurelian to legendary cities like Constantinople, Imperial Wares designs bring over 2,000 years of Roman history to life. Every design is historically inspired and created for people who love ancient and medieval history, be it Romulus & Remus in 753 BC or the final defense of Constantine XI in 1453 AD.
As a city, as a state, as an identity, Rome has stood through unfathomable tests of time. Finally, here is a place to wear and celebrate Rome's might and resilience! Carpe diem!
POPULAR DESIGNS
Cities of the Empire
CONSTANTINOPLE
From Constantine to 1453 - wear the most legendary city in history. A tribute to the capital of the Late Roman (a.k.a. Byzantine) Empire - the crossroads of Europe and Asia for over a thousand years.
Athletic Department
CHARIOTEERING
Rep the Blues or the Greens - Constantinople's most legendary chariot racing factions. Inspired by the real chariot racing teams that divided Constantinople like modern sports rivalries - but thankfully not like the Nika Riots of 532 AD.
Podcast
THE HISTORY OF BYZANTIUM PODCAST
Imperial Wares is the official merchandise partner of The History of Byzantium, the most popular and thorough Byzantine history podcast in the world. Imperial Wares designs are worn by history enthusiasts across the globe who want to celebrate the legacy of Rome and Late Rome (Byzantium).
Great Romans
BELISARIUS
Give Belisarius a small army and he'll vanquish your rivals. Take away part of his army and he will conquer Africa and Italy. Celebrate Justinian's greatest general - the man who reconquered North Africa and Italy for the Roman Empire in the 6th century.
Gift Guide
The Perfect Gift for History Lovers
Looking for a unique gift for someone who loves ancient Rome, the Byzantine Empire, or medieval history? Imperial Wares designs make great gifts for history teachers, podcast listeners, classics students, museum-goers, and anyone who's ever fallen down a Wikipedia rabbit hole about the rise of Palmyra or the fall of Constantinople. Available in premium t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts - all printed on professional equipment for the highest quality.
The Eagle, The Flag
The iconic double-headed eagle of the Byzantine Empire — a symbol of imperial authority that endured for centuries and still resonates today.
Born in the Purple
"Porphyrogenitus" — born in the purple — was the title given to children born to a reigning Byzantine emperor, a mark of ultimate imperial legitimacy.
Hagia Sophia
Justinian's masterpiece - the great cathedral of Constantinople that was the largest building in the world for nearly a thousand years.
Restitutor Orbis
Emperor Aurelian, the "Restorer of the World," who reunited the fractured Roman Empire in the 3rd century against all odds.
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About
Hi, I'm Magnus.
I love history, always have. It is literally "The Story". Yes, fictional stories are fun and entertaining, but history is the greatest story of them all which has the benefit of... actually happening! I started this shop with a focus on the Romans because that civilization lasted so unbelievably long (since "Byzantine" is just a modern way of saying "Eastern Roman" or "Late Roman") and touched so many other civilizations.Sometimes I was captivated by a historical character, event, or period, but realized there wasn't much available to showcase it. So that's were I got the idea for this shop - all those (sometimes obscure) stories that deserve to have their place in the light! I come up with the design ideas myself, I hope you do too. If there is an event/figure/period you're looking for but can't find, send me a message and I'll see if I can create it. I also get the bonus of researching this event and getting to enjoy another story.What makes Imperial Wares different is that every design starts with real historical inspiration. These aren't generic ancient-themed graphics - each piece is rooted in a specific figure, event, or era of Roman and Byzantine history. Whether it's Belisarius reconquering Africa, the chariot racing factions of the Hippodrome, or the meaning behind "Porphyrogenitus," there's a real story behind every shirt.-Magnus
Shopkeep of Imperial Wares
NC, USA
Work With Us
Podcasters • YouTubers • Historians • Museums • Event Organizers • Reenactment Groups
Looking for custom historical designs or interested in carrying Imperial Wares?I work with history content creators and organizations to create custom designs and partnership opportunities. Whether you have a history-loving audience, planning a reenactment event, or something else let's talk. [email protected]
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