What the Barbarians Did for Us
Focusing on the Huns, Vandals and Goths, Waldemar Januszczak follows each tribe's European journey and discovers the art they produced along the way.
The Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire with a descent into barbarism - a terrible time when civilisation stopped.
Waldemar Januszczak disagrees. In this four-part series, he argues that the Dark Ages were a time of great artistic achievement, with new ideas and religions provoking new artistic adventures. He embarks on a fascinating trip across Europe, Africa and Asia, visits the world's most famous collections and discovers hidden artistic gems, all to prove that the Dark Ages were actually an 'Age of Light'.
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 and Goths, Waldemar follows each tribe's journey across Europe and discovers the incredible art they produced along the way.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Waldemar Januszczak |
Director | Waldemar Januszczak |
Producer | Lidia Ciszewska |
Broadcasts
- Tue 4 Dec 2012 21:00
- Wed 5 Dec 2012 02:00
- Thu 6 Dec 2012 22:00
- Sun 9 Dec 2012 19:30麻豆官网首页入口 HD
- Sun 2 Jun 2013 19:00
- Mon 3 Jun 2013 02:30
- Wed 5 Jun 2013 23:45
- Mon 9 May 2016 22:00
- Wed 11 May 2016 01:05