The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

As Christianity became the religion of an empire, the symbols scratched on catacomb walls gave way to magnificent sacred art and spectacular places of worship to house it.

Although 'Barbarians' often take the blame for the fall of the Roman Empire, they also provided magnificent art. Focusing on the often already Christian Huns, Vandals and Goths Januszczak follows each tribe's journey around Europe and discovers the incredible art they produced along the way.

The Dark Ages saw an emergence of another vital religion - Islam. Growing from the near East, Islam spread to North Africa and Europe. Januszczak takes us on a journey to the lost and forgotten beauties of Islam.

Focusing on the Vikings and their innovative craftsmanship, Januszczak explores the lengths Vikings went to ensuring the protection of the Norse gods and the incredible skill and finesse of the Anglo Saxons.