DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another!
About DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts
| 10th November 2025 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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The Queens Hall Edinburgh 85 - 89 Clerk Street, Edinburgh South EH8 9JG |
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| £35 | |
| Visit the event website here |
Celebrating the publication of her new book, 'Domination', the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople.
As the Roman Empire crumbled in Western Europe, a shadow of power remained, almost perfectly mapping onto its disappearing territories. And then, it continued to spread. Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long-established histories, Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity.
Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight, this story is nothing short of astonishing.
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