Byzantium: The Lost Empire Season 1 Building the Dream 1997
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In the opening film of this series on the Byzantine empire, John Romer traces the origins and growth of Byzantium, which under the aegis of Emperor Constantine developed from a small Greek town into a vast empire. The newly named Constantinople soon became a match for Rome. Romer also shows how it rapidly became known as a religious centre and as a cradle of great art and architecture.
- Released: 1997-09-07
- Runtime: 45 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: John Romer
- Director:
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1. Building the Dream 1997-09-07
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2. Heaven on Earth 1997-09-14
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3. Envy of the World 1997-09-21
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4. Forever and Ever 1997-09-28
