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The Dark Ages (The History Channel ) (2007)

Starring: RJ Allison Director: Christopher Cassel Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: RJ Allison
  • Directors: Christopher Cassel
  • Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: A&E Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: May 29, 2007
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000NO2416
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,102 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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At its height in the second century A.D., the Roman Empire was the beacon of learning, trade, power and prosperity in the western world. But the once-powerful Rome--rotten to the core by the fifth century--lay open to barbarian warriors who came in wave after wave of invasion, slaughtering, stealing, and ultimately, settling. As chaos replaced culture, Europe was beset by famine, plague, persecutions, and a state of war that was so persistent it was only rarely interrupted by peace. THE DARK AGES profiles those who battled to shape the future, from the warlords whose armies threatened to case the demise of European society, like Alaric, Charles the Hammer, and Clovis; to the men and women who valiantly tended the flames of justice, knowledge, and innovation including Charlemagne, St. Benedict, Empress Theodora, and other brave souls who fought for peace and enlightenment. It was in the shadows of this turbulent millennium that the seeds of modern civilization were sown.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Introduction to the Dark Ages!, July 12, 2007
By Matthew S. Schweitzer "zohoe" (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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The History Channel really delivers in this awesome documentary on the history of The Dark Ages, the period between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Middle Ages. It is generally remembered as a bleak period when civilization in the West teetered on the verge of total collapse and barbarian warlords fought with each other when they weren't busy fighting Viking hordes, Muslim invaders, or Byzantine armies.

The Dark Ages uses recent scholarship and high production values to recreate the period just after the fall of Rome in the late 5th century A.D. The Roman Empire in the West had collapsed and a ragtag band of barbarians made up of Goths, Vandals, Franks, and Lombards wage bloody warfare against each other to divide up the pieces of the once-great Empire. In the East, the remnants of the Empire live on under the Emperor Justinian who becomes obsessed with recapturing Rome and reconquering the West. Meanwhile, the Franks, easily the most powerful of the post-Roman tribes, have begun to establish a great kingdom under the Merovingian dynasty, led by King Clovis, whose conversion to Christianity helps secure its place in the history of Europe. The documentary then touches on the Viking raids along the English and Irish coasts, the desperate struggle to crush the invading Muslim armies that threaten to capture all of Spain and France, and ultimately, the consolidation of Western Europe as part of the Holy Roman Empire under Charlemagne.

This is probably one of the best History Channel DVDs out there and shows that a good amount of time and effort went into create this production. While of course it cannot tell every detail of the nearly 500 year period of the Dark Ages, it does a good job of providing an excellent introduction to the subject. It is one which recommends itself to anyone who claims to be a student of history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brill-i-ant!, May 3, 2007
By Ian Nicholas (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
I usually enjoy the re-enactment-type specials on the History Channel, but this one was a notch above anything they've ever done before. The production values were absolutely cinematic: the photography was stunning, and the score was so beautiful that I hope they put out a soundtrack for this show, or at least offer the music as an iTunes download. This show never drags, and crams an amazing amount of history into its 90 minutes of airtime. At the end, it feels very epic, like you've traveled on this journey with someone. Definitely worth the buy, or at the very least, the rental.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not so dark ages, September 7, 2007
A fascinating and entertaining account of the not-so-dark ages. Solid scholarship wrapped in colorful graphics and reenactments. Very well done. The only criticism might be that it is far too short and leaves one wanting more details.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Back to Life
This video is really good for bringing the "dark ages" to life. I show this to my high school students, and they gain a good sense of what life was like during the time after... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Metta

1.0 out of 5 stars Shoddy Product
I can understand why a drama might not have subtitles, though even that is difficult to swallow nowadays. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Cook

5.0 out of 5 stars Really 4 1/2 stars
I agree with the person who wrote the "Not so dark ages" one; it does leave you wanting more. It is sad because in the amount of time they had they hardly touched the Vikings,... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Winters

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Entertaining, and Educational In All The Right Places
I caught this installment of the History Channel earlier this week, and I was hooked from beginning to end. Read more
Published 4 months ago by O. Anderson

4.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent survey of a fascinating period
Someone authorized a big budget for this History Channel survey of 1000 years of European history. The re-enacting is pretty good most of the time, wisely omitting any dialogue,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bradley F. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful overview by History Channel, again
Personally for me, this "Age" of history has long held a fascination for me. History channel seems to have a talent for presenting complex issues and events in a concise manner... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Randall R. Rice

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Dynamic Enough to Maintain Interest
This production is a thumbnail sketch (1.5 hours) of the Dark Ages, from the fall of Rome to about 1,000 AD. Overall, I enjoyed it and found it informative. Read more
Published 10 months ago by William B. Dwinnell IV

5.0 out of 5 stars educational viewpoint
As a high-school teacher for history and English foundations, I must utilize movies as a visual aide supplement to help them connect with the characters, setting, dialogue... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rheadawn Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and informative.
Im a netflix girl so I rented this twice because I love history and documentaries so there you go.
Published 12 months ago by Morgan R. Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars Great video!
A good way to learn what happened during the dark ages. Has some personal stories to make it feel more "human." Gives an overall idea of what took place without being too "dry. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Joseph C. Martinak

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