Rise and Fall
The unification and division of the Roman Empire set the stage for the emergence of the Byzantine Empire. Constantine's establishment of Constantinople and the subsequent split under Theodosius mark critical moments in this transition. The year 476, often cited as the fall of the Roman Empire, reveals a more complex reality where power shifted rather than vanished, with rulers still acknowledging the legacy of Rome.In this clip
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