About this episode

This episode explores the significance of the Porta Nigra in Roman history and its impact on early Christianity in Trier.

To the Romans the Porta Nigra would have been nothing remarkable - while it’s an impressive city gate, there were many like it, offering entrance through the walls into the Roman city of Augusta Treverorum. To today’s residents and visitors to Trier in Germany, it is a reminder of the city’s Roman past, as well an important part of early Christianity. Guest: Dr Christian Rollinger (Senior Lecturer, Ancient History, University of Trier)

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Christian Rollinger

Topics covered

• Roman history
• architecture
• Christianity
• Trier
• city gates

Keywords

• Porta Nigra
• Roman city
• Augusta Treverorum
• Trier
• early Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Augusta Treverorum, Trier, Germany

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