History Channel - The Dark Ages

Perched between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, the Dark Ages have long been dismissed as a time of chaos and cultural deterioration. But, as this fascinating program from the History Channel demonstrates, much of the teeming innovation of the Renaissance had its roots in the so-called Dark Ages; the nations of Britain and France, and global systems of trade both emerged from this time of squalor. Using the latest research, this fascinating documentary delves into this fascinating and troubled time period, examining its vital role in the history of human civilization.