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Dark Ages: An Age Of Light

4 Episodes

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4 Episodes

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STG Dark Ages: An Age Of Light S1EP1

59m

In this first episode Waldemar Januszczak looks at how Christianity emerged into the Roman Empire as an artistic force in the 3rd and 4th centuries.

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STG Dark Ages: An Age Of Light S1EP2

1h 3s

The 'Barbarians' are often blamed for the collapse of the Roman Empire, but in reality they were fascinating civilisations that produced magnificent art.

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STG Dark Ages: An Age Of Light S1EP3

59m

Along with Christianity, the Dark Ages saw the emergence of another vital religion - Islam.

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STG Dark Ages: An Age Of Light S1EP4

1h 25s

In the final episode, Waldemar looks towards the north of Europe. The Carolingians saw themselves as successors to Rome, reflected in their art.