Late Antiquity: Crisis and Transformation

This series of 36 half-hour lectures offers a fresh perspective on late antiquity, a period often viewed as the decline of the Roman Empire, revealing instead its significance as a transformative era that shaped the modern world. Covering five centuries from Rome's height to the rise of Byzantium, Islam, and new kingdoms, the course explores the era’s enduring cultural, political, and religious innovations. It also delves into daily life, societal roles, and the artistic achievements of the period, providing a dynamic view of a time of unprecedented change and creativity.