Rome: A History Of The Eternal City — Season 1, Episode 2: Divine Gamble
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 3 episodes
Episode synopsis
Rome casts aside its pantheon of pagan gods and a radical new religion takes hold. Christianity was just a persecuted sect until Emperor Constantine took a huge leap of faith, promoting it as the religion of Empire.
About Rome: A History Of The Eternal City
Author and historian Simon Sebag Montefiore presents a three-part series uncovering the central role played by religion in creating and maintaining the power of the city of Rome.