6: The Arch of Constantine

20/09/2020 18 min Episodio 6
6: The Arch of Constantine

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Episode Synopsis

The arch was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate emperor Constantine's victory over emperor Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge which had taken place on October 28 in the year 312.  This tour gives the context for the rich details shown on the arch and explores the deeper history of why two Emperors ended-up waging war on each-other.