About this episode
This episode explores the historical significance of Ravenna, Italy, as a former capital and cultural center through the insights of Dr Eireann Marshall.
Ravenna is one of Italy’s most quietly extraordinary cities – a place where the final centuries of the Roman world can still be read through intricate mosaics and imperial monuments. In this episode we are joined by Dr Eireann Marshall as she explores how this lagoon city rose to prominence, becoming first a Roman Imperial capital, then the seat of Ostrogothic power, and finally a key centre of the Byzantine world. At the heart of this story are not only Emperors and armies, but a remarkable ...
People in this episode
Guest: Dr Eireann Marshall
Topics covered
- Ravenna
- Roman history
- Byzantine culture
- Ostrogothic power
- mosaics
- imperial monuments
Keywords
- Ravenna
- Italy
- Roman history
- Byzantine
- Ostrogothic
- mosaics
- imperial monuments
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Ravenna, Italy, Byzantine world, Ostrogothic power, Roman Imperial capital
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