The British History Podcast

32 – Theodosius and Theocracy

Jan 28, 2012
Guest
Valentinian II
Valentinian II, a special guest, discusses topics including the impact of Magnus Maximus' death on Britannia, the influence of Pelagius and the persistence of pagan ideas, Britannia's submission to Theodosius for help, extreme religious laws during Theodosius' reign, and the rise of extremism in the Roman Empire.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Pelagius, Druidism, and British Independence
02:16 • 4min
3
The Collapse of Britannia and Theodosius' Response
06:22 • 4min
4
Theodosius' Reign and Extreme Religious Laws
10:25 • 2min
5
The Rise of Extremism and the Control of the West
12:38 • 10min