Aula Palatina
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Trier in Germany was an important Roman colony that gained more prominence during the late empire, and it was about 310CE when the Emperor Constantine decided to build an impressive reception hall attached to his palace.
Guest: Dr Christian Rollinger (Lecturer in ancient history, University of Trier).
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