The Pantheon and The Arch of Constantine
Italy's Great Monuments
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49m
This video lecture will examine two of the greatest architectural marvels of Imperial Rome. The Pantheon is an ancient Roman temple that has been described as the most perfectly designed architectural monument in history, while the Arch of Constantine marked the beginning of the rise of Christianity in the Roman world and reflects the critical role that Emperor Constantine played in changing the world forever.
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