8 Days That Made Rome S01E08 - The Rebirth of Rome

Episode Overview

Title: The Renaissance of Rome Plot: Following a prolonged period of Roman deterioration, a singular figure emerges to bring stability back to the crumbling empire, placing Christianity at its core. Host Bettany Hughes delves into the life of Constantine the Great, the final emperor to govern a unified realm, especially focusing on his baptism in May 337 A.D. Journey through the historic city of Constantinople, which he established and that would influence global relations, while uncovering newly unearthed remnants of Constantine's grand palace.