Why The Dark Ages Were Not Really That Dark | Age Of Light Full Series | Chronicle
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The Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire as a descent into barbarism - a terrible time when civilization 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'.
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@r3conwoo Рік тому
I love these 4 hour long videos that I can play in the background while doing other things whilst only paying attention just enough to be misinformed.
@songofseikilos8659 Рік тому
ha ha ha right!😀
@lisaf.2636 Рік тому
Same
@roguechocolateer8235 Рік тому
I sleep listening to shows like this, and they form my dreams. Once I fell asleep listening to WWII shows and dreamed that I was on Sound of Music hills with Adolph Hitler
@lindac6919 Рік тому
I've wrongly learned so many subjects while doing housework. I can tell you all kinds od stuff about the Plantagenets and the Tudors...but I'll get all their names wrong!
@lindac6919 Рік тому
@@roguechocolateer8235 Now that sounds like a dream worth having!
@Witchofthewoods. 4 місяці тому
If every history teacher was like this guy, there would be a world of history buffs. He's perfect, funny at the right time, and the best storyteller.
@trininl2196 3 місяці тому
I was thinking the same thing
@citytrees1752 3 місяці тому
He is giving opinions as if they are fact. He is a terrible teacher.
@francisombao2548 19 днів тому
o@@citytrees1752i😢ii8i😢😮😢i89o
@frauleinhohenzollern8442 10 місяців тому
I'm still amazed at the types of castles Europeans built with no modern tech. It's amazing.
@TheHollowClown Рік тому
This was phenomenal. The passion and excitement oozing out of every sentence is contagious.
@robinpatrick9787 10 місяців тому
It is pure foolery 😂
@kellykwon2232 7 місяців тому
Is it? Is it really, hollow clown? Is your heart bursting with emotion and passion from an art history of a time when kakeeshoshos were killed?
@kellykwon2232 7 місяців тому
Has the depth and dense substance of the art and history of Adami burst your hollow clowness, of feesha weesha of a triplet? Are you tears springing forth fake tears, infected with the covet of things that non ASPD's have and enjoy? Oh, beesha, feesha of a triplet, are you singing praises in the rain of the overwhelming glory of human emotion and flying through the ether with the power and love of the powers that be? I hate kakeeshoshos. Tell me you're not a kakeeshosho.
@robinpatrick9787 7 місяців тому
🤡@@kellykwon2232
@robinpatrick9787 7 місяців тому
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@allisonbanno1546 Рік тому
This guy's enthusiasm just draws you in. Great series
@ami2evil Рік тому
He's beyond annoying...
@justanothergoogler6436 Рік тому
He's the best!
@steve8450 Рік тому
his enthusiasm for cock. who wears a ring like that?
@valley5617 Рік тому
Like an artsy Steve Irwin - crikey!
@kamakaziozzie3038 3 місяці тому
annoying to a point I can’t look away
@jeff__w Рік тому
Originally broadcast as _The Dark Ages: An Age of Light_ (2012) S1 E1 • The Clash of the Gods Nov 27, 2012 S1 E2 • What the Barbarians Did for Us 59:35 Dec 4, 2012 S1 E3 • The Wonder of Islam 1:59:01 Dec 11, 2012 S1 E4 • The Men of the North 2:58:15 Dec 18, 2012
@gypsydonovan Рік тому
I knew I'd seen this before. Thanks.
@d.c.8828 Рік тому
You legend, you!
@johnmathewdelacalzada6947 Рік тому
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@johnmathewdelacalzada6947 Рік тому
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@justaroot4315 10 місяців тому
@@johnmathewdelacalzada6947 да...MK
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
The Islamic rock crystal art is amazing. Just a couple millimeters thick? The INSANE amount of talent to be able to do that is incredible, but to also be able to carve such beautiful images is truly astonishing. I took art history in college and HATED IT. If Waldemar had been my teacher, I'm sure that wouldn't be the case. I've learned more & seen more beautiful art in these docs than I ever did in school; unsurprising since American art history classes only focus on a very few popular artists & call it a day 🙄. Could watch Waldemar's videos for hours & never get bored. He is so knowledgeable & presents in such an entertaining way. ❤️
@jimr9499 Рік тому
I commented the same sentiment on one of these episodes not long ago. I *LOVE* history, but art history...? Meh 😕 lol. This series however really nails it and presents it in a way that makes it endless fascinating.
@rubenskiii 4 місяці тому
Having seen Hagia Sophia myself i can attest to how breathtakingly impressive architecture in those "dark ages" can be.
@captnwinkle Місяць тому
Too bad it has been defiled by Erdrogan
@lifesgood9528 Рік тому
These videos are really good & I think the subtle tongue in cheek comments makes it even better. Content is awesome and presentation is perfect. The English accent is my fave to listen to for these types of videos. Well done and keep going!!!! Love ur work 💕
@JJ17133 Рік тому
Honestly love how the guy is so knowledgeable about many topics but lays them out in such a casual way that seems almost comedic. Very interesting on scene camera work. Truly a masterpiece of a video 10/10
@ami2evil Рік тому
It's a script...
@alfalfafalafelmafia Рік тому
He stresses his English accent to an annoying level.
@LesFriedman2045 11 місяців тому
I did talks and classes on illuminations on this very thing in 1994 in the Scranton Public library over two months I Also touched on Islam too because they were far and away much more advance than the West in Medicine and Astronomy .
@Kenpachiii_Bankai 10 місяців тому
He isn’t. He is trying to rewrite history. Or Dem boys are. I never seen a Christian church use Monagos. Such bul**hit. People eat this up like crappy English breakfast.
@fidmid 10 місяців тому
@@ami2evil Yeah, you can still fuck up a script tho, when you have low budget writers. Looking at u Disney
@robertafierro5592 Рік тому
Eye Candy! Eye LOVE it!! A little of this a little of that. That being those dee-licious hues of blue..those Bee-utiful underwater scuba diving docus! I was in Mexico in '69, I was very young, bit I will never forget the Pacific Ocean. I'm a Pisces and I just took in all those shades of blue..it was a visual.turning point in my life. I was 9 years old! Most of my artwork and prints always end up with the color Blue as one of the focal points..Ultramrine Blue and Teal are my fave blues..
@LEE444S 5 місяців тому
Sir. You have sparked off, a thought.... An inspired feeling I might say. Thank you Not only insightful, informative and entertaining. But your tongue and cheek humor is certainly a breath off fresh air. Congratulations on an award winning documentary in my opinion. 💞
@LEE444S 5 місяців тому
And all off what you present, draw my attention toward something that is/was very dear to my heart. Although I'm saddened to the point of removed a talisman from my body, that used to simbolize my gratitude to Life. I find myself thinking off the many complexed aspects of Life and my existence especially the core of it. Just thought I would like to congratulate you on inspiring such thoughts....
@jferina77 Рік тому
This was fascinating! Thank you to everyone who was a part of this docu-series. Your efforts were immense and are much appreciated! I'm continually amazed by how much there is to learn about things we didn't know we needed to know.
@andreacossu84 7 місяців тому
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@evitaprifti130 Рік тому
As a Greek and raised Orthodox everything that you said for that part was actually accurate
@AS-vq3wt Рік тому
Well he's a professor and historian on the subject. Why wouldn't it be accurate? Are you suggesting that because you're Greek and orthodox that you are an expert on The dark ages? 🤣
@evitaprifti130 Рік тому
@@AS-vq3wt never claimed I am orthodox, or that I am an expert. I don't see why it's funny, but this is my culture.When you have been raised for 23 years in a country spent 17 years in education related to this topic. Well, I will say yes i know a bit more than the average foreigner who hasnt been living here. Also i dont understand why you want to be sarcastic when (if ) you have any questions, to actually ask about them. But here is a cookie for aparently achieving something with your life (here is your cookie)
@RP-vi8fx Рік тому
@@evitaprifti130 🤡🤡🤡
@evitaprifti130 Рік тому
@Shaunda John thanks for the advice but I want to give some material for thought to immature people like that. Maybe he/she never had a person to pay attention to them 🤷🏼♀️you never know.
@WinnipegTouristDept Рік тому
You think that lying jew tells the truth about "the feminine Jesus" and "Mary wuz Isis"?
@Kid_Ikaris Рік тому
29:10 the random cat fearing no God walking freely amongst the ruins
@etsprout 21 день тому
Omg I would have never noticed! 😮
@Witchofthewoods. 4 місяці тому
The poet Felix...those poems survived and helped to preserve the history of the Vandals. So very fascinating!! 😮
@davidsan9654 Рік тому
2:09:16 I love how he just sets up shop and starts recording while people are trying to pray
@catchaser52 Рік тому
I am amazed when there are no people around. It takes a lot of "friends" to make that happen.
@reginalewilliams4472 Рік тому
No commotion has ever taken prayer from inside of the truly praying. It's not about trying, it just is.
@benwil6048 Рік тому
Tbh u can try to pray as much as you like, the result will always be the same so.. no foul.
@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 Рік тому
I'm quite sure he had permission to be there, and those people were very willing to be filmed. Islam and Christianity both understand exposure very well.
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
It definitely doesn't look great, I'm sure he could have filmed after hours (if that's how that place works, I'm atheist so idk how that works, tbh) but he was whispering & I doubt the people there didn't know he was there since it was him & an entire camera crew. If they needed/wanted complete silence, I would hope they had that option before he began shooting.
@jeastwood2737 Рік тому
That river is much lower than it once was... That's clear to see ... wow
@EloTheCurious 15 днів тому
These videos often get funneled into my auto play while I’m sleeping. I wonder what kind of history are coloring my dreams! I’ll have to go back and watch them again. ✨
@robertafierro5592 Рік тому
A common thing, back then was the fact that many Patrons helped out financially behind the scenes and many of them, insisted on the artist rendering their wive's or sons or daughters portraits on the ads of some of the figures depicted in the scenes. And, another detail I know, because I'm an artist, is that not every painter is good at portraits. Lots of people don't realize that. Plus, the artists often weren't paid properly or in a timely manner. A creative person can often be distracted by behind the scene quibbling..ruining the experience and quality of the finished piece.
@theCosmicQueen 11 місяців тому
"ads"? lol. an ad is an advertisement. anyone painting Jesus or apostles had never seen them and there were no photos. They just imagined them, with a very few exceptions of those who went on a written description.
@kellmac 10 місяців тому
@robertafierro5592 - And many did the same face - whether their own or someone else's. So many old paintings where everyone in one painting (men, women and children) had the same face.
@robertafierro5592 10 місяців тому
@@kellmac you know what? You're right on target! I never thought about that before! It's a style that they painted back then.
@robertafierro5592 10 місяців тому
@@kellmac Kell, you're right. There was a certain style that was incorporated in ALL the art we see here. I never particularly liked these faces, but I respect the Art, none the less. The fact that these pieces of Art have survived Wars and Famines and Natural.Disasters is what makes them so special and PRICELESS!
@scarlett1854 Рік тому
This is amazing! I even minored in art history, and I never knew that “happy Jesus” existed first…and I love the fact that the early artists depicted him with a wand!
@prissells Рік тому
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@Immopimmo Рік тому
He was the original "boy who lived"
@scarlett1854 Рік тому
@@Immopimmo hahaha, you’re right!
@thishandleistacken Рік тому
Most of the stuff in this documentary is half-truth or myth like the thing about the drawing the fish or the feminine Jesus being to appeal to women. Look into more academic documentaries than this... it's interesting but I'm only watching because I study so much of this stuff I like seeing how these popular documentaries do things and whether they do them well. This one isn't the worst but it is full of many many misleading quasi-truths.
@user-fu4ug7qb9r 10 місяців тому
Happy Jesus did NOT exist first. Almost all of the early Christians were Jewish and would have been against images in the synagogues so no pictures of happy or sad Jesus. Romans did not have the 4000 year history of waiting for the Messiah, who had two missions, the first one was to free not just his Jewish brethren, but all of us from sin, the second was to end Satan's rule over the kingdoms of the world. When the Faith spread to Rome it got mixed with their ideas and the depictions of their religion. The Romans were not at all shy about painting and sculpting divinities and at some level, Jesus, for many, was just another god. They did not have the Old Testament Genesis account of the fall and did not see as deeply as the Jewish Christians their need of the suffering, sacrificing Jesus
@infomercialwars 8 місяців тому
The museum he frequents in this the Cleveland Art Museum is really amazing I visit it every time I'm in Cleveland. It's free to get in so if anyone is ever there definitely check it out
@mwelborn97 4 дні тому
A true masterpiece of a television series. Thank you for providing this for us.
@JulieCaptivatedinFl 5 місяців тому
Waldemar does the best docs. Loved his ones on paintings.
@panrick Рік тому
12:57 Aren't those 3 guys Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? the characters from the Bible that were thrown into a furnace by the King of Babylon for not bowing to the Kings image. .......Side note: that exact painting was literally used as an album cover for an EP the Beastie Boys released in the 90s or late 80s. It's called "An Exciting Evening at Home with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego" in case you feel like looking it up.
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
Yes, I believe in one of the Kings books, Nebuchadnezzar II built a statue (idol) of himself & told everyone to kneel. When Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego refused to kneel, they were thrown into fire. I'm not 100% sure about the statue, maybe he just told everyone to kneel to him. I don't remember those specifics, but you are def thinking of the correct story/people.
@andrealfarrow6726 Рік тому
@@reaganpratt2474 The Book of Daniel.
@blazingstar9638 2 місяці тому
That’s neat
@SecretSquirrelFun Рік тому
“A rich Christian family WERE buried here...”. But we got rid of all of those old dusty bones and junk and then we opened up the catacombs for paying tourists, local and foreign camera crews, movie producers etc. but it’s all very cultural, very respectful. I don’t know what happened to all of the bones, I just work here - that’ll be 50 bucks thanks.
@mistaman4638 Рік тому
That's religion... Just Do what your told , Give a offering an dont ask questions..
@giuseppelogiurato5718 Рік тому
That's archaeology... "You've rested in peace long enough; and, now that you're done with that part of being dead, we have some important questions for you, and we'll extract the answers from your teeth, if we have to."
@reginalewilliams4472 Рік тому
That sums up what we call people.
@benwil6048 Рік тому
Respect for calcium? Ok…? I’m sure the calcium is very offended for having been moved
@giuseppelogiurato5718 Рік тому
@@benwil6048 Why not have respect for calcium? Respect for all the elements, I say. The disturbance of people's graves/remains may not harm the dead, but it is a contentious issue for the majority of the living; yourself excluded, I assume. edit: (Excluded from "the majority", not "the living", lol) 👍
@benhahn8065 Рік тому
This has been wonderful and amazing. I am 3 hours in, and I'm starting to worry that it's going to end soon. I Love it.
@aceknuff1411 6 місяців тому
I always wake up to these type of video no mater what I watch
@dalestaley5637 5 місяців тому
An incredible amount of work went into undoing this. I applaud your tenacity. Well done, just brilliant!
@gailhandschuh1138 Місяць тому
I love that he is both historian and ART historian. His understanding of religious history and the various religions makes it all gel together and connects all the dots for us less technically educated. Walmart is a big man yet he walks while educating all of us.
@lnbjr7 Рік тому
This series is one of my Favorate series on “Dark Ages” art! Regardless of the culture or religious propensities this series presents the best of each culture created during the “Dark Ages…
@mychaelleesly Рік тому
@@shaundajohn2647 they are actually presenting the data found over time... if it does not fit your preconceived ideas, then don't pull the "interjecting" their own personal believes card.
@troydodson9641 Рік тому
The man says it himself. It would take an extensive amount of time to tell everything about all these great peoples and their history, so I don't mind the simplified version of where the Vandals ended up and some other things. That isn't what this presentation is here for. It's here to shed light on the underrepresented time of the 'Dark Ages'. Art, architecture, culture, deep thought. The on sight locations are a marvel, made to humble and inspire awe. I plan on learning what I can about the time period. I usually focus heavily on Belisarius, Charlemagne, rise of Islam that I push aside the Goths, Huns, Gepids, etc. I also focus on military, which isn't fair when there are achievements as grand as those presented here. I might sound like a suck up or fan boy right now, so I'll just end it with thanks. At some point before I'm dead, I have to visit these places.
@OkOk-sx7tx 8 місяців тому
As soon he said islam light up the dark ages i quit the video. Because we all know they enslaved african, while it was a golden in age in africa it was horrible outside Africa.
@troydodson9641 8 місяців тому
@OkOk-sx7tx Well, what I was trying to say was Dark Ages wasn't just doom and gloom. The video is a spotlight on arts and period perspective on the world around them in their day.
@samuelspiel8855 8 місяців тому
I think the dark ages were not as bad as commonly thought, because the brutal Roman task masters had been beaten and the new German rulers were a bit more relaxed.
@OkOk-sx7tx 8 місяців тому
@@troydodson9641 Islamic nations could only thrive by stealing the legacy from the Egyptian knowledge (African knowledge) and then controlling whole North Africa and its resources. During the Islamic conquest of Africa some Arabic military leaders decide to destroy some artifacts or any Egyptian stuff that oppose their pagan religion in disguise of Abrahamic religion. There is nothing but destruction from that religion and they will pretend to be your friends right before invading your continent. Just look up how the prophet Muhammed sent his people from Mecca to Ethiopia from “prosecution” by the “polytheist”. Anyways, right after the prophet Muhammed sent some of his people to Ethiopia the Islamic conquest happened.
@troydodson9641 8 місяців тому
@samuelspiel8855 Clergy and governors might disagree. The beginnings were brutal, and it wasn't the world we live in by any means. Franks and Vandals had laws on the holdings of slaves that weren't charitable. Punishment could be very harsh. And while there will always be a divide in wealth, it seems in the early middle ages, it was more pronounced. Not much in-between or ways to wiggle out of your lot in life.
@WandaCasamento59 Рік тому
I watch this man talk about Titan and Oh My Goodness, his emphasis and eplanations are so interesting As I'm watching this I'm in awe and marvel at all he's telling me and I wish I could meet him sit and just sit and talk. But, I would be listening for hours if he chose to talk, and I've been told that I'm quite loquacious. Thank you sir Thank you for your time & ,your immense wealth of knowledge that you share with us. My brian appreciates the work out and eyes love the marble and stone work as well as the drawings & paintings.and I'm so thankful for the memory of this presentation. I really enjoy watching Waldemar Januszczak -He,himself is a True Masterpiece .
@Speedball69 Рік тому
My favorite part is when he stopped n walked around the black kitty instead of making it go out the way or re-record at 1:08:00
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
And it followed him ❤️ so cute
@nicholamalpas1931 Рік тому
@@reaganpratt2474 Trust a cat to photobomb a scene! Mine would! 😆
@rumpleforeskin5064 4 місяці тому
Word , i read comment n jumped forward to your timestamp and yeah , i can appreciate that.
@rumpleforeskin5064 4 місяці тому
N the wolf howling shortly After is a neat contrast right.
@jasonclark9662 Рік тому
Having grown up in the States I had no idea. Being of Welsh hertage brought me here.Thank you for your insight and facts that My country feels doesn't need to be taught in schools.
@indiatastic Рік тому
Our library system is amazing though. Sometimes you have to teach yourself.
@marybeal3982 Рік тому
Go to college and study it. :)
@phillipsplanet Рік тому
These guys put a lot of time into this. I'm blown away, its so good!
@yoohoo909 3 місяці тому
Endlessly wonderful and fascinating. Am reminded of the Michael Woods Documentaries on Ancient Civilizations. How critically important Human cultures from around the world are to science, invention and engineering and how ingenious they were using math to make complex structures and measuring devices, No electronic calculators, no AI, pure math.
@brianclingenpeel5123 Рік тому
Why does UKposts think I want to watch this OVER AND OVER again. If I got a dime for every time this played on auto play I'd be rich
@rinadror Рік тому
You led us a fascinating and comprehensive journey through art, architecture and faith between religions and their influence on nations during the Middle Age. Thank you
@stanlee2200 10 місяців тому
do you worship bacon?
@robynsmith4164 10 місяців тому
@@stanlee2200 - Wow, how are you making comments?! I thought you died a few years back!!! 😱
@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 Рік тому
The fact the Huns received 2500 lbs. of gold annually from Rome is absolutely fantastic. That is phenomenal. They have my respect. Now I want to know more about them. That blows my mind.
@maya8302 Рік тому
There should be a drinking game where every time Waldemar Januszczak lays the map on the ground and crouches down to show us we drink.
@stephenfoster4271 Рік тому
Drink everytime he points to something. That shit is tripping me out! He points to wrong stuff but says the right things. What is he doing!? F it. Drink!
@commonsense571 Рік тому
@@stephenfoster4271😂😂😂
@snarflcat6187 Рік тому
“I’m going to call it the Dark Ages…” Immediately starts showing Renaissance Art and Renaissance Architecture.
@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 Рік тому
It was a facetious remark.....that is why it was not the "Dark" Ages, it was early Renaissance.
@mumblesbadly7708 Рік тому
@@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 The Renaissance was AFTER the Dark Ages. At least, as far as European history goes.
@silkoakranchpitchforkranch1205 Рік тому
There is a lot of him rewriting history 😂 but he is entertaining
@lettuceman9439 2 місяці тому
Not really since the Renaissance is often confused with the Early Renaissance of the Byzantine Empire and the Italian City-states. Remember the Renaissance kicked in full force after the Fall of Constantinople due to the fact Byzantine Empire had their Second Golden Age cut short.@@mumblesbadly7708
@TheJackGonzo Рік тому
skillful craft and delivery of the dialogue about the horseshoe arches--nice work!
@kimberlypatton9634 Рік тому
Waldemar is wonderful in every single video!
@stormwalker321 6 місяців тому
It's hard to resist these films by Waldemar......he's irresistable!
@sandrafisher4720 Рік тому
Just love all your docos..informative beautiful places you take us..explained everything so well..thank you.
@18Bees Рік тому
Wow tnx for posting a mega long Dark Ages show!
@chillallthekildren Рік тому
I turned this b**ch on before I go to sleep
@sailormoon2937 Рік тому
30:07 osmosis
@eric7922 Рік тому
Passionate host, great detail, great pacing, super interesting, very objective.
@nohighwaycowboy Рік тому
someone get this man a folding table! (excellent excellent documentary)
@baddie1shoe Рік тому
Interesting-much of video is watching you walk places. I think that added effect.
@larrysorenson4789 Рік тому
If you went to a jeweler today and asked him to add tiny gold balls to a band he would use pressurized butane and a torch with a tiny blue flame. How did ancient jewelers heat these little dots and successfully weld them together?
@MysticChronicles712 4 місяці тому
This was absolutely captivating! A big thank you to everyone involved in this docu-series. Your hard work truly shines, and it doesn't go unnoticed. It's astonishing how much there is to discover about topics we weren't even aware we should explore
@maureencrawford2275 Рік тому
Watching the making of the cloisonné king brooch was utterly mesmerizing!
@michellel564 Рік тому
Love your pinky ring fella. You have got to have the best job in the world! Just get to go explore history and touch it !! Just Wow
@tommygun4788 Рік тому
If you're near the region, the Cleveland Museum of Art is worth the trip. Its laid out very well, and takes you on a journey from early paleolithic all the way up to including modern art through its many galleries. Its a history museum more than anything, taking you on a tour through time.
@Mugdorna Рік тому
Excellent suggestion. I shall be visiting Cleveland this summer so that's on the list
@robynsmith4164 10 місяців тому
Cleveland, Ohio?
@tommygun4788 10 місяців тому
@@robynsmith4164 yes
@deborahbarry8458 4 місяці тому
I have friends in Cleveland. Now I have a great reason for visiting them!
@workouts_2024 23 дні тому
I homeschool our 15 year old son. In researching his history curriculum, I already learned that the three Middle Ages were anything but dark. They were a flurry of activity, thought and merriment. Christianity today is nothing but paganism. Its idols are borrowed from paganism. God commanded us not to have false idols to worship. He wants us to worship Him in spirit, not at any altar full of pagan sun god symbolism, Mithraism etc. I'm from the Canary Islands. We call mainland Spaniards (Iberians) "godos", which comes from the word "goth", chiefly, the Visigoths. Iberians have a distinct nose that was typical of the Visigoths. Once you see this type of nose, you cant unsee it. It is very long and thin. This is a very good documentary that reinforces this correct portrayal of history. Well done.
@lakshmangunasekara9401 Рік тому
Many thanks for the upload and for the creativity of the documentaries themselves.
@caroleappling2007 5 місяців тому
Floki, built and great ship, for Ragnar.😊
@aliencat8556 Рік тому
It wasn't Constantine who decided to divide the Roman empire. It was divided before him then he rejoined it
@rosemadder5547 Рік тому
So who was it that actually divided it?
@aliencat8556 Рік тому
@@rosemadder5547 Diocletian. Constantine brought it back together then split it. Pardon the use of split, Diocletian's retirement palace is in split. The wording used in the video implies Constantine was the first to do it. That is false.
@reginalewilliams4472 Рік тому
I didn't know Constantine, I knew his mother though.
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
I thought the Roman empire split, the western empire fell & Constantine ruled the eastern Roman empire in Byzantium, which became Constantinople or vice versa. 🤔 I could be wrong, I'm certainly not an authority on the subject.
@dennissato320 6 місяців тому
You need to produce subtitles and audio for other languages! Incredible work!
@gintaras58 29 днів тому
A narrator Is simply a genius-- thank you so much
@johnhere59 Рік тому
@51:42 Love the way you walk away from the the "old" ways of thinking.
@chrisbrown8640 Рік тому
Yep ! Sounds like life in the 'dark ages' was really cool.........for SOME folks that is.....
@voraciousreader3341 Рік тому
Every time this video was recommended to me, I would see it out of the corner of my eye and think the thumbnail drawing was of Barry Gibb!!
@kyliekaczmarek7566 10 місяців тому
Thank you for the video I enjoyed watching as always!!!
@deborahborlase7100 Місяць тому
This was absolutely BRILLIANT!!! I love history, but his enthusiasm makes me love it even more!!!!!!
@jadeh2699 Рік тому
Charlemagne's chapel reminds me of Mardi Gras! I had to smile at the contrast between a chapel and the reputation Mardi Gras has now. Enjoying this long video! It maps out the progression of history, pulling together the otherwise disjointed information received as a kid in school. Especially love the "art does not lie" perspective.
@randyjordan1241 Рік тому
😊😊😊
@mandangalo18 Рік тому
This is very interesting art history! Well presented!
@edvaneckert2348 Рік тому
Just wonderful to watch! Thank you so much! Greetings from, Germany!
@brelitavoga8431 8 місяців тому
What an amazing documental. One of the best i´ve watched. Congrats and thanks.
@thaismarin00 Рік тому
absolutely wonderful. so interesting and insightful. will make me look at the time period very differently. Very knowledgeable host, will look forward to see more of his work!
@kathrynmccarthy Рік тому
Really enjoying watching this history. I'm getting so many new insights.
@NocturnalButterfly 7 місяців тому
Up early and enjoying this immensely! So much history and beauty 😍 Thank you so very much for sharing❣️💋💖🦋
@maxi-me Рік тому
I like how you used a Renaissance painting of Barry Gibbs for screen shot.
@NH_RSA__ Рік тому
Interesting to see Barry Gibb in the dark ages.
@jrmckim 6 місяців тому
Ive always been fascinated by the dark ages. So I know I'm going to love this. ❤
@EpochEnigmaChannel Місяць тому
Absolutely captivating! Kudos to the team for blending humor, knowledge, and impeccable presentation. Can't wait for more!
@toniomalley5661 Рік тому
I would so love to spend time with Shaun and learn from him what a talented man
@TinaFivesten Рік тому
Superb documentory (taken with a bit of salt). The word "Vandal' has a real old swedish meaning and 'being of good vandal' is an academic wording for being a law-abiding and proper person.
@myass5679 Рік тому
Swedes are the new Serbs. Everything comes from them 😂
@bengranby6506 Рік тому
This is a great run-through on the evolution of Christian art. Easily most people have no clue and still worship a European man. Even more interesting, I didnt know before, was the effeminite depictions of Christ early on. That would drive many fundamentalists crazy in my country. One small error: Contantine did not convert Rome, only himself. Even then, when he died his monuments were still adorned by Apollo and other classical Gods, so it may be easy to say that he used religion as a popular political tool (mostly underclass people were the first to convert). Instead, it was Emperor Theodosius, over 50 years later that issued the decree of proclaiming Christian conversion of the empire with an edict in 380 C.E.
@danhartigan9529 7 місяців тому
Love this i have it on my Playlist really history is so vast but each slit we out in fills the gaps slowly 😊
@user-id9uz8jm7q 4 місяці тому
informative and entertaining. This was phenomenal.
@xLUNAPODx Рік тому
Mesmerizing and brilliant.
@Tiffany-dn1vz 10 місяців тому
It's so hard to believe how raw and excellent the art was back then. I wish I could go back for day and marvel at all the true talent.
@hiddenhorizons68 8 днів тому
Entertaining and informative video with captivating storytelling and impressive camera work. Perfect blend of humor and knowledge. Excellent production!
@nancybingham7298 5 місяців тому
Fascinating histories. Love it. Thanks.
@sebastienloyer9471 Рік тому
They had the best human/feeding bird cages ever. Hanging from the tree's.
@Merlinemryys 5 місяців тому
Brilliant series presented by a brilliant presenter
@andymetternich3428 6 місяців тому
1:25:19 in German "wandeln". Another term for "wandern", in English, wandeln would be walking/moving about and wandern would be wandering.
@Saeiyu Рік тому
I have to say, in defense of modern goths, they take their aesthetic from the architectural gothic movement (or pointed architecture) which created lavish, charged and rather dark atmospheres especially in churches. It was first applied to music when referencing the doors and velvet underground. The quote: "Parallels and comparisons can now be drawn with gothic rock architects like the Doors and, certainly, early Velvet Underground" makes a direct reference to this. Linking the gothic architects and goth musicians who were closer to each other than either were to the Gothic peoples. Although using the very term of "Gothic" To describe the architecture was derogative at it's beginning, upon closer inspection they do have certain characteristics that connect to the ostrogoths and visigoths.
@sirsenior1861 Рік тому
Interesting comment, thanks for this.
@dabzprincess92 Рік тому
@@sirsenior1861 I certainly second that
@darlingdame_x187x Рік тому
I'm glad someone got here first, because modern goth is in reference not just to the architecture, but also to Gothic literature of the Romantic Era. Back when Edgar Allen Poe and Mary Shelley were some of the primary "influencers" of the day.
@Waldemarvonanhalt Рік тому
But Gothic architecture is known for creating lots of natural indoor lighting?
@dsnodgrass4843 Рік тому
Yeah, seemed like the writer(s) should know this, but they went for the cheap, vaguely resentful bit instead.
@biaotoch Рік тому
i just love your channel.
@brendancrd 3 місяці тому
Waldemar thank you for your wonderful work and documentation. We really have misunderstood the term “barbarian” and misled the artistic expression of this cultures is truly astounding and beautiful. Not uncivilised but very dynamic and intelligent communities. Barbarism was basically anyone who wasn’t Roman or British. I thoroughly enjoyed and learned a lot about the history around this period of the dark ages. And how the dark ages were not dark times as much as we have been lead to believe. It was a time of change and development times of learning from each other’s strengths and abilities especially when it came to architectural design and buildings getting water for their homes and gardens The arts and crafts of these communities is astonishing and shows how similar we really are to each other - we need to look at how much we share in our cultural diversity not the differences; we share a design enlightenment exploration very similar to each other’s cultures. Educated and complex people’s misunderstood for centuries. 😊📚 read more books about our culture and history. Learn from our ancestry.
@heididepotter8136 Рік тому
This is an amasing lesson of history. Fasinating emouving. Grate work!!!!
@MrVvulf Рік тому
2:35:25 - The statement about Al-Farghani's most famous contribution to science is a bit misleading. The statement both overstates, and understates his real contributions. By overstating, I mean that Eratosthenes had already established the circumference (and by simple mathematics - the diameter) as well as the axial tilt of the earth 1000 years earlier, around 200BC. By understatement, I mean that his refinements and explanations of those measurements were extremely influential throughout the known world in the centuries after the publication of his work - "Elements of astronomy on the celestial motions".
@benwil6048 Рік тому
Well said
@phillipstroll7385 Рік тому
Damn near all in this is misleading
@strawberrie6491 Рік тому
@@phillipstroll7385 very edgy guy in the video just making jokes and false info
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
Very interesting information, thank you! Probably just said it because it's an art documentary and didn't want to spend the time with specifics like that but he could have left it out rather than give incorrect info.
@reaganpratt2474 Рік тому
@@phillipstroll7385 keep seeing comments like this. It's unfortunate cuz despite taking art history in college, I know almost nothing about it & I watch these documentaries for entertainment AND information, so I have absolutely no idea what's misinformation & what isn't
@hughlingard Рік тому
absolutely brilliant.
@chris.asi_romeo Рік тому
Love watching documentaries like this.
@dibzydaddy 3 місяці тому
Nicely narrated and very educating!
@roopnarainpersaud1177 Рік тому
This took time, courage and expertise..and travel. Whether what the narrator says is true or not (it is his opinion) his presentation is classic and very enjoyable. Thank you.
@sonyagower7224 8 місяців тому
Courage? 😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅 OK!!
@VisualAssault2011 Рік тому
Narrator says people get so much wrong about the Vikings, then proceeds to say they stayed in the north.... WOW!
@AB-kg6rk 5 місяців тому
great production!
@honeybunch5765 Рік тому
Loved this, thanks!
@aiquant1828 Рік тому
Regardless of the culture or religious propensities this series presents the best of each
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