The Death and Resurrection of Theater as...Liturgical Drama: Crash Course Theater #8

The video explores the decline of theater during the late classical period due to the rise of Roman entertainment and Christian opposition. It discusses Constantine's legalization of Christianity and its impact on theater, the fall of Western Rome, and the survival of theater in the Byzantine Empire. The video also covers the reemergence of theater in medieval church rituals, highlighting the Quem Quaeritis as a key liturgical drama. The episode concludes with a preview of the next topic.

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