Thursday, November 20, 2014

Constantine, episodes 3 and 4 of the 12 Byzantine Rulers podcast

These two episodes describe the life of Constantine the Great.
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Resource: podcast
Running Time: 17 and 18 minutes


Time: 280 - 337
Place: Byzantium/Roman Empire

Summary:
Constantine was the first Roman Emperor to accept Christianity.  The first of these two episodes focuses on his rise to power and how he won the empire, as it was.  The second episode delves more into the founding of Constantinople and his role in the church.  It ends with his death. Lars Brownworth is a wonderful lecturer, drawing the listener into the information.  

Potentially Objectionable Content:
There is mention of people being put to death and suicide.

Website:
12 Byzantine Rulers

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