Emperor Constantine (ca A.D. 280– 337) reigned over a major transition in the Roman Empire—and much more. His acceptance of Christianity and his establishment of an eastern capital city, which would ...
When Constantine the Great (AD 272–337) consolidated power as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, he initiated changes that permanently transformed both Western and Eastern civilizations. His ...
A letter written by a Roman emperor helped lead a team of archaeologists to an ancient temple that "adds significant insights into the social changes" from pagan beliefs to Christianity in the Roman ...
A viral social media trend last year suggested the Roman Empire is frequently in men's thoughts. Now, an Ancient Roman's digital footprint is in the headlines too. Authorities unveiled the ...
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330 AD – When Rome lost its center

Constantine the Great is remembered as a unifier, a reformer, a founder of Constantinople. But what if his achievements carried unintended consequences? By shifting power eastward, weakening Rome’s ...
ROME (AP) — The reconstructed statue is just around the corner from the museum courtyard where the original fragments of Constantine’s giant feet, hands and head are prime tourist attractions. ROME ...
ROME (AP) -- Emperor Constantine, the 4th century ruler whose embrace of Christianity helped spread the Christian faith throughout the Roman Empire, now has a reconstructed statue befitting his larger ...