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Season 1 – The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

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History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire with a descent into barbarism. Waldemar Januszczak disagrees. In this four-part series he argues that the Dark Ages were a time of great artistic achievement.

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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light — Season 1

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Waldemar Januszczak

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Waldemar Januszczak

Director

Waldemar Januszczak

Writer

Peter Grimsdale

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 27, 2012 The Clash of the Gods Waldemar Januszczak illuminates the Dark Ages, beginning with artistic representations of Christ. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 4, 2012 What the Barbarians Did for Us Waldemar Januszczak looks at the art produced by Huns, Vandals and Goths. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 11, 2012 The Wonder of Islam After its emergence in the Near East, Islam brought its unique artistic styles to Europe. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 18, 2012 The Men of the North Waldemar Januszczak looks at Northern European art, from the Carolingians to the Vikings. Details
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Season Info

Director
Waldemar Januszczak
Executive Producer
Peter Grimsdale
Screenwriter
Waldemar Januszczak
Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 27, 2012