Episode 56 – Diocletian and the Great Persecution
There had been numerous persecutions on a small scale for the first three centuries but the church experienced a much more significant […]
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 20 "Diocletian's New Empire"
In AD 284, a new Emperor seized the purple. His name was Diocletianus, or Diocletian, as he is better known to us. He had a new vision of the Empire which was as revolutionary as that of Augustus, three hundred years before.
60- Retrospective on the Great Persecution
In this episode we look back at the past decade of history we've covered. I offer some of my reflections on writing the podcast as well as the martyrs, the Tetrarchy, the rise of Constantine, and the legacy of the Great Persecution.
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
56- The Palinode of Galerius
During the lull in persecution following the Conference of Carnuntum, the Meletian Schism breaks out in Egypt, while in Palestine controversy erupts over the theology of Origen of Alexandria. Nevertheless the Great Persecution is soon resumed as the Fifth Edict is issued in order to revitalize paganism and marginalize Christians from society. However, just as Galerius prepares to celebrate his Vicennalia, he is struck by a horrific disease, eventually leading him to reconsider his persecution of Christians.
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
52- Sanguinary Edicts
The Great Persecution begins with Diocletian’s series of anti-Christians edicts, culminating in the command for all his subjects to offer sacrifice.
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
51- Ominous Signs
As the third century gave way to the fourth, tensions between the early Church and traditional paganism culminated in the emperor Diocletian’s decision to launch the Great Persecution against Christianity...
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
Music “Sons of Constantinople” by Tyler Cunningham, licensed under Pond5.
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch.wordpress.com
HistoryoftheEarlyChurch@gmail.com
Facebook.com/EarlyChurchPodcast
Robert Graboyes on Monetary History of Small Coins
Robert Graboyes is a senior research fellow and health economist at the Mercatus Center and has formerly worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Chase Manhattan Bank. Robert joins the show today to talk about monetary history and specifically the history of small coins. David and Robert also discuss a number of different coins and the history surrounding them, ranging from civil war tokens to early Roman currencies.
Transcript for the episode: https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/podcasts/05132019/robert-graboyes-monetary-history-small-coins
Robert’s Twitter: @Robert_Graboyes
Robert’s Mercatus profile: https://www.mercatus.org/robert-graboyes
Related Links:
*Anticipations of the General Theory?* by Don Patinkin
https://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/A/bo5964857.html
*Notre-Dame and the Myth of Timelessness* By Robert Graboyes
https://www.mercatus.org/bridge/commentary/notre-dame-and-myth-timelessness
Coins discussed during the interview:
20th century token from Kopper’s Stores, a coal mine company store in West Virginia:
https://i.imgur.com/T6wBLX7.jpg
A coin from Diocletian:
https://i.imgur.com/9wZCdj2.jpg
Groat (four pence) piece from Henry VII:
https://i.imgur.com/bkxbK8j.jpg
U.S. Trade Dollar, designed specifically for use only in the Orient:
https://i.imgur.com/cXPNwr6.jpg
Civil War token, used as private coinage during the wartime inflation and metal shortage:
https://i.imgur.com/HzLlIAb.jpg
Trade token, origin unknown:
https://i.imgur.com/3LFt03B.jpg
David’s blog: macromarketmusings.blogspot.com
David’s Twitter: @DavidBeckworth
Episode 193: GEMS, Part 1
Planning a trip to Rome? Today we explore the lesser known gems of the city. These are amazing places tourists often miss (though they shouldn't). Listening will make your trip is incredible. And if you're not planning a trip, this will be like traveling to Rome at home.
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Get tickets here.
Locations mentioned in the show:
- The Portico d'Octavia
- Stadium of Domitian
- Galleria Doria Pamphilj
- Galleria Colonna (only open Saturday morning)
- Baths of Diocletian
- Villa Farnesina
- Ostia Antica (outside Rome)
- Casa di Santa Francesca Romana (aka Tor de Specchi convent) - March 9th only!
- Santo Stefano Rotondo
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