Battle of the Milvian Bridge

The Battle of the Milvian Bridge, fought in 312 CE near Rome, was a pivotal conflict between Constantine the Great and Maxentius. Constantine’s forces crossed the Milvian Bridge to confront Maxentius, who controlled Rome. According to historical accounts, Constantine experienced a vision of a Christian symbol before the battle, which inspired him to adopt it as his emblem. His victory led to Constantine becoming the sole emperor of the Roman Empire and marked a turning point for Christianity, leading to its legal status and eventual dominance within the empire.