The Roman Empire didn't actually fall in the fifth century
In short: While many history books claim Rome fell in the fifth century CE, millions of people continued living under Roman rule throughout the Middle Ages. This video explores the endurance and eventual decline of that Medieval Roman Empire, known today as the Byzantine Empire.
The Byzantine Empire represents the continuation of the Roman state into the Middle Ages. This era began when Constantine, the first Christian emperor, relocated the capital away from Rome.
Leonora Neville examines the historical trajectory of this empire, tracing its rise and its eventual fall to provide a clearer picture of how the Roman legacy persisted long after the fifth century.
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