Presented by Robert Erskine
A series of six programmes in connection with the current Exhibition of Gold and Silver from
AD 300-700 at the British Museum.
2: Articles of Faith
In AD 300, Christianity was just one among many Roman religious cults. Soon after, Constantine the Great brought it into special favour, and by 700 it had become the uncontested faith of the Byzantine Empire - but had found a new opponent in the Middle East.
Director TONY TYLEY
Producer BETTY WHITE