The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

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  • BBC Four
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  • Documentary History

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The Clash of the Gods
Episode overview
In the first episode Waldemar Januszczak looks at how Christianity emerged into the Roman Empire as an artistic force in the third and fourth centuries. But with no description of .. show full overview
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What the Barbarians Did for Us
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The 'Barbarians' are often blamed for the collapse of the Roman Empire, but in reality they were fascinating civilisations that produced magnificent art. Focusing on the Huns, Vandals .. show full overview
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The Wonder of Islam
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Along with Christianity, the Dark Ages saw the emergence of another vital religion - Islam. After emerging in the near East it spread across North Africa and into Europe, bringing its .. show full overview
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The Men of the North
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In the final episode, Waldemar looks towards the north of Europe. The Carolingians saw themselves as successors to Rome, reflected in their art. Elsewhere, the Vikings were constructing .. show full overview

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