Byzantium: The Lost Empire - Season 1 Episode 3 Envy of the World
John Romer continues his exploration of the Byzantine empire by tracing the extent of its influence abroad. He shows that the desire of its ruler to spread the word of Christianity was not just evangelical but was also a method of subduing Constantinople's potentially dangerous neighbours. By the Middle Ages, Byzantium's influence had spread throughout Europe, but in 1204 the Venetians persuaded an army of Crusaders to divert from Palestine to Constantinople. The city was decimated, the Crusaders took control and for the next fifty years systematically looted it. In 1260 the Crusaders finally left, taking what loot remained with them, leaving what was a wrecked city.
Year: 1997
Genre: Documentary
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel 4
Director:
Cast: John Romer
Crew:
First Air Date: Sep 07, 1997
Last Air date: Sep 28, 1997
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 4 Episode
Runtime: 45 minutes
IMDb: 6.75/10 by 4.00 users
Popularity: 1.447
Language: English
Keyword : ancient history, byzantine empire
Season
Season 1
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