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Christian Underhistory

Nov 28, 2017

In the 700s Irene of Athens became the first woman to be sole ruler of the Roman Empire. To become emperor in her own right, she had to commit a terrible crime. Today we explore that story. 


12 Empress Irene, Iconaclasm, and the Death of Constantine VI

Nov 28, 2017

In the 700s Irene of Athens became the first woman to be sole ruler of the Roman Empire. To become emperor in her own right, she had to commit a terrible crime. Today we explore that story. 


12 Empress Irene, Iconaclasm, and the Death of Constantine VI

Nov 28, 2017

In the 700s Irene of Athens became the first woman to be sole ruler of the Roman Empire. To become emperor in her own right, she had to commit a terrible crime. Today we explore that story. 


12 Empress Irene, Iconaclasm, and the Death of Constantine VI

Nov 28, 2017

In the 700s Irene of Athens became the first woman to be sole ruler of the Roman Empire. To become emperor in her own right, she had to commit a terrible crime. Today we explore that story. 


12 Empress Irene, Iconaclasm, and the Death of Constantine VI

Nov 28, 2017

In the 700s Irene of Athens became the first woman to be sole ruler of the Roman Empire. To become emperor in her own right, she had to commit a terrible crime. Today we explore that story.