Byzantium: The Lost Empire
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John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice.
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Season 1
Building the Dream
In the opening film of this series on the Byzantine empire, John Romer traces the origins and growth of Byzantium, which under the aegis of Emperor Constantine developed from a small Greek town into a vast empire. The newly named Constantinople soon became a match for Rome. Romer also shows how it rapidly became known as a religious centre and as a cradle of great art and architecture.
Heaven on Earth
John Romer continues his exploration of the Byzantium empire by looking at the creation of Christian art, with the face of Christ and the Virgin Mary first being portrayed. From the Scala Sancta, the oldest chapel of the popes in Rome where an icon is said to be the true face of Jesus to the border fortresses of Roman Syria, never before filmed.
Envy of the World
John Romer continues his exploration of the Byzantine empire by tracing the extent of its influence abroad. He shows that the desire of its ruler to spread the word of Christianity was not just evangelical but was also a method of subduing Constantinople's potentially dangerous neighbours. By the Middle Ages, Byzantium's influence had spread throughout Europe, but in 1204 the Venetians persuaded an army of Crusaders to divert from Palestine to Constantinople. The city was decimated, the Crusaders took control and for the next fifty years systematically looted it. In 1260 the Crusaders finally left, taking what loot remained with them, leaving what was a wrecked city.
Forever and Ever
In the last programme in the series, John Romer tells how the Byzantium empire finally crumbled. Already weakened by the ravages of rogue Crusaders it succumbed to the invasion of the Ottoman empire of Turkey and the Christian centre of the world became the Islamic city of Istanbul. The scattered refugees took their art and culture worldwide, including Florence, Rome and even Romania to give the world a lasting artistic and cultural legacy that is the link between ancient Rome and Greece and the modern world.
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Stream Byzantium: The Lost Empire online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated documentary series originally produced in English and released in 1997, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 5 viewers worldwide.
About Byzantium: The Lost Empire
John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice. Across 1 season and 4 episodes, originally airing on Channel 4.
Byzantium: The Lost Empire Cast and Characters
The cast features John Romer (as Self - Presenter). Their performances are a major reason Byzantium: The Lost Empire has built such a passionate audience.
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Byzantium: The Lost Empire flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Byzantium: The Lost Empire have?
Byzantium: The Lost Empire has 4 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Byzantium: The Lost Empire good? What's the rating?
Byzantium: The Lost Empire holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Byzantium: The Lost Empire?
The main cast includes John Romer.
Is Byzantium: The Lost Empire available in English?
Yes — Byzantium: The Lost Empire was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Byzantium: The Lost Empire released?
Byzantium: The Lost Empire first aired in 1997.
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How many seasons and episodes does Byzantium: The Lost Empire have?
Byzantium: The Lost Empire currently has 1 season and a total of 4 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Byzantium: The Lost Empire about?
John Romer recreates the glory and history of Byzantium. From the Hagia Sophia in present-day Istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in St. Marks in Venice. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is Byzantium: The Lost Empire originally available?
Byzantium: The Lost Empire was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Byzantium: The Lost Empire first released?
Byzantium: The Lost Empire first premiered on September 7, 1997 (1997). The series has since concluded its run.
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