Episode

Constantine's Death - The Pax Romana Podcast

Podcast: The Pax Romana Podcast
Published: Aug 27, 2025
Duration seconds: 1298
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Summary

Constantine the Great, the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity, stands as a pivotal figure in late antiquity, bridging the classical world and the emerging Byzantine era. His reign transformed the empire, yet, as Constantine entered his sixties, he continued to plan for wars and also the succession at the same time. How did his dynastic plans unfold? What were his plans for foreign policy? How did he ultimately divide his empire?