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S01E03 - "The Rebirth of God's City"
Aired on Dec 19, 2012, 9:00 PM
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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 (1 Season · 3 Episodes)
E1
City of the Sacred
Simon 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.
Dec 5, 2012
60 min
E2
Divine Gamble
Simon 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.
Dec 12, 2012
60 min
E3
The Rebirth of God's City
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.
Dec 19, 2012
60 min
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