Rome: A History of the Eternal City
2012 · BBC Four · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · The Rebirth of God's City
Thu, 20 Dec, 8:00 am
Simon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore looks at how every event in ancient Rome revolved around religion. From the foundation myth through to the deification of Emperors; nothing could happen without calling upon the Pantheon of Roman gods.
Episodes
- E01
City of the Sacred
Thu, 6 Dec· 60 minSimon Sebag Montefiore uncovers the central role played by religion in the power of the city of Rome. Every event in ancient Rome revolved around religion.
- E02
Divine Gamble
Thu, 13 Dec· 60 minSimon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise to become the capital of western Christendom and its impact on the lives of its citizens, elites and high priests.
- E03
The Rebirth of God's City
Thu, 20 Dec· 60 minSimon Sebag Montefiore charts Rome's rise from the abandonment and neglect of the 14th century into the everlasting seat of the papacy recognised today.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore
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