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Rise of Christianity

Jan 04, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 620
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How did a persecuted minority religion rise to be embraced and enforced by mighty Roman Emperors?

Tristan Hughes is joined by Professor Peter Heather to chart the dramatic rise of Christianity, exploring how Emperors such as Constantine the Great were forced to hide their true religions and the suppression of paganism across the world.


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Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.

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