In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the lost world of public statuary in Constantinople — the bronze emperors, pagan gods, and allegorical figures that once lined the Mese and filled the forums. From the colossal bronze horseman of Justinian atop the Milton column to the mysterious equestrian statue of Leo I, they trace how these monuments were made, what they meant, and why so few survive. They also uncover the strange story of the 'Boukoleon' lion statues, the fascination with ancient Greek bronzes, and the medieval practice of 'damnatio memoriae' — the deliberate destruction of imperial images. Along the way, they discuss the role of statues in imperial ceremony, how the Byzantines used them to claim continuity with Rome, and how the Fourth Crusade's plunder scattered them across Europe. The episode closes with a reflection on what the loss of these statues means for our understanding of the city.
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