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12 Byzantine Rulers
- 3 - Constantine - Part 1 (15.4 Meg MP3 16:52)
From the chaotic background of the tetrarchy, a vulnerable staff officer would navigate the treacherous waters of the empire and eventually emerge as Emperor. How could such an unlikely man unify the empire under one ruler? In this lecture, Lars Brownworth explores the rise to power of one of Western History's most pivotal figures: Constantine.
Additional Commentary- 1 - Constantine (744K MP3 0:46) The Conversion of Constantine
- 2 - Constantine (808K MP3 0:50) Constantine's Popularity
- 3 - Valens (496K MP3 0:31) Being a Co-Emperor
- 4 - Constantine - Part 2 (16.1 Meg MP3 17:33)
Constantine has achieved supreme power and made one of the most momentous decisions in history, that of founding a new capital and rescuing a faith seemingly on the brink of schism. However, his megalomania undid most of his work unifying the church and threatened the very stability of the state. Does such a man truly deserve to be called great? Join Lars Brownworth as he looks at the apogee of Constantine's career and his impact on history.
Additional Commentary- 1 - Creeds (1.7 Meg MP3 1:46) The Council of Nicea
- 2 - Financing (984K MP3 1:00) The Cost of Building
- 3 - Serpent Column (876K MP3 0:55) The Hippodrome
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CI#15 - Did Dan Brown do his Homework? Live Medieval Music
Did emperor Constantine invent the divinity of Jesus as part of his
powerplay to maintain control? Did Dan Brown do his homework when
writing the Da Vinci Code? We'll look at this and other questions in
today's Catholic Insider. And I've got some great music for you, both
contemporary and medieval.
