An Evening with Professor Alice Roberts

Domination - The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7.30pm

The Anvil, Basingstoke

Join Professor Alice Roberts at The Anvil on Tuesday 3 March as she takes an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another.

Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, Alice will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople.

“I’ll be taking the audience along with me on a journey of exploration and investigation – looking at finds from archaeological sites – from monasteries and villas to mosaics and coins – piecing the puzzle together,” explains Professor Roberts.

As the Roman Empire crumbled in Western Europe, a shadow of power remained, almost perfectly mapping onto its disappearing territories. And then, it continued to spread. Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long-established histories, Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity.

Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight, this story is nothing short of astonishing.

Tickets are priced at £39 (includes £4 booking fee). Contact the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244 or visit anvilarts.org.uk.