<p>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. </p>

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.

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

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

A Christian True Crime Podcast where each week I tell a true horror story from Christian History to a guest.

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

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