02-25-2007, 01:17 PM
The History Channel will be airing a new series about The Dark Ages from March 4th.
The series will cover the period between the fall of Rome and the Crusades.
Traliers can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 338EEAE2B7
From what I've seen from a preview dvd and lots of still shots, is that although there are some well-known experts who are consulted (for instance, Michael Kulikowski about the Goths), the re-enactment and background comments leave a lot to be desired. Segementata's in 410, one-liners about the Goths being heathens from northern germany.. that kind of stuff.
The series will cover the fall of Rome and Justinian.
The series will cover the period between the fall of Rome and the Crusades.
Traliers can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p ... 338EEAE2B7
From what I've seen from a preview dvd and lots of still shots, is that although there are some well-known experts who are consulted (for instance, Michael Kulikowski about the Goths), the re-enactment and background comments leave a lot to be desired. Segementata's in 410, one-liners about the Goths being heathens from northern germany.. that kind of stuff.
The series will cover the fall of Rome and Justinian.
Robert Vermaat
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FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)
MODERATOR
FECTIO Late Romans
THE CAUSE OF WAR MUST BE JUST
(Maurikios-Strategikon, book VIII.2: Maxim 12)