The History of Rome

141- Blood and Water

Jun 27, 2011
The podcast explores the division of power in the Roman Empire and the conflicts between Constantius II and Constance. It delves into the involvement of emperors in church politics, the continuous warfare, and the downfall of Constance and rise of Magnentius. The power dynamics between Magnentius, Vatranio, and Constantius are examined, and the chapter ends with Constantius seeking revenge on Magnetius.
Ask episode
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
2
The Involvement of Emperors in Church Politics and the Continuous Warfare
05:32 • 8min
3
The Downfall of Constance and the Rise of Magnentius
13:03 • 3min
4
The Power Dynamics: Magnentius, Vatranio, and Constantius
15:50 • 8min
5
The Reign of Constantius: Revenge on Magnetius
23:57 • 3min