Why was Rome split in two? (Short animated documentary)

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PublishedJan 31, 2025
Duration3:14
Video ID_6P4vqNPCMA
Languageen-GB
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views344.3K
Likes26.1K
Comments993
Engagement Rate7.86%
Likes per 100 views7.58
Comments per 1K views2.88

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In 395 the Roman Empire was split into two halves. With Rome (later Ravenna) in the west and Constantinople in east playing capital to what was essentially two distinct empires. But given how Roman emperors liked having power and how in the past imperial division had only been temporary, why was this time permanent? To find out watch this short and simple animated history documentary.

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