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Byzantium: The Lost Empire

Season 1 Episode 2: Heaven on Earth

The next episode delves into the artistic expression of the Byzantium empire, tracing the development of Christian art from the depiction of Christ's and Mary's faces. The journey culminates at the Scala Sancta, Rome's oldest papal chapel, where the significance of this ancient sit...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Building the Dream

1. Building the Dream

Aired: Sep 7, 1997

The next episode explores the early years of Byzantium, tracing its transform...

Episode 2 Heaven on Earth

2. Heaven on Earth

Aired: Sep 14, 1997

The next episode delves into the artistic expression of the Byzantium empire,...

Episode 3 Envy of the World

3. Envy of the World

Aired: Sep 21, 1997

The next episode delves into the Byzantine empire's extensive reach, tracing ...

Episode 4 Forever and Ever

4. Forever and Ever

Aired: Sep 28, 1997

The Ottoman Empire of Turkey and Christian forces ultimately succeeded in con...

Appearances

Creators

Ron Johnston

Ron JohnstonDirector

Info about Byzantium: The Lost Empire

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary