Professor Alice Roberts will be giving our first BAARS (Bristol Archaeology and Anthropology Research Seminars) on Wednesday 14th January, discussing her research and her new book:
Domination - This is the story of the fall of an Empire - and the rise of another
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, Domination tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity. Who spread Christianity, how, and why? In her quest to find the answer, Professor Alice Roberts takes us on a gripping investigative journey. 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.
Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight, this is a page-turning exploration of power and its survival.
To see the full BAARS line up for TB2, please visit: Bristol Anthropology and Archaeology Research Seminars (BAARS)