The Architecture of Power: Great Palaces of the Ancient World

Constantin's Palace, Constantinopole (1x20)

Air date: Sep 12, 2018

Constantinople was a fresh start for the then-600-year-old Roman Empire, becoming the greatest European city of the Middle Ages. Its founder, Constantine, was (supposedly) a devout Christian. Explore his palace, which featured colossal sculptures and the famed hippodrome, where chariot races, animal hunts, and prisoner executions were held.