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Byzantium: The Lost Empire

John Romer re-creates the splendor and heritage of Byzantium, from the iconic Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the plundered artifacts that are now housed at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Building the Dream

1. Building the Dream

Aired: Sep 7, 1997

The next episode explores the origins and growth of Byzantium, tracing its tr...

Episode 2 Heaven on Earth

2. Heaven on Earth

Aired: Sep 14, 1997

John Romer delves into the Byzantium empire's artistic expression, tracing th...

Episode 3 Envy of the World

3. Envy of the World

Aired: Sep 21, 1997

John Romer delves deeper into the Byzantine empire's global reach, highlighti...

Episode 4 Forever and Ever

4. Forever and Ever

Aired: Sep 28, 1997

The Byzantium empire met its demise as it was already weakened by the destruc...

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Info about Byzantium: The Lost Empire

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary