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Persecution of the Gods

Persecution of the Gods

By: Kat
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 A history of the struggle between Christianity and polytheism in Imperial Rome, exploring how politics, philosophy, and faith shaped the empire’s transformation. More episodes will be uploaded as I write them, hopefully frequently!Kat World
Episodes
  • Politics and the Divine

    Politics and the Divine
    Oct 18 2025

    Chapter 5 delves into the Battle of the Milvian bridge, the break down of the Tetrarchy and Constantine's consolidation of Christianity.
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    44 mins
  • The Imperial Divide

    The Imperial Divide
    Aug 31 2025

    Constantius's death in 306 triggered the collapse of the Tetrarchic system. Both Constantine and Maxentius seize power outside the Tetrarchy's legal framework, igniting a cycle of usurpations, betrayals, and civil wars.
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    24 mins
  • The Great Persecution

    The Great Persecution
    Aug 11 2025

    A look into Diocletian's Great Persecution as the most brutal and enduring measures against religious non-conformity in the history of the Roman Empire.
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    22 mins
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