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The Life and Times of Emperor Diocletian
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
(Nicole) Join Nicole as she discusses Diocletian’s rise from obscure beginnings and low social standing to emperor, his reign, and his decision to retire, something that no Roman emperor had done before.
Released:
Mar 29, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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