Theodosius II's Walls: How They Saved a City
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In 447, a catastrophic earthquake shattered the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, leaving the city exposed to the approaching Huns of Attila. This episode tells the story of how the praetorian prefect Constantinus and the city's faction leaders, the Blues and the Greens, raced to rebuild the fortifications in just sixty days. We explore the engineering genius of Anthemius, the walls' innovative design, and the legend of the mysterious 'Scythian' architect. Lucas and Luna discuss how this astonishing feat of collective effort saved the city, and why the walls remained invincible for over a thousand years. Along the way, we touch on the politics of Theodosius II, the role of the Hippodrome factions, and the walls' enduring legacy in shaping the history of Constantinople and the world.
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