Lost Centuries, The (8 Parts)

Synopsis

An 8-part television series made in 1968 looking at post-Roman Britain from the rise of Christianity and the influence of the later Islamic empires though to the beginning of the Renaissance. The series also explores Anglo-Saxon Britain and the expansion of the Viking territories from Scandinavia into Britain. Presented by Brian Hope-Taylor.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

1968

Subjects

Archaeology; History

Keywords

archaeological investigation; archive television; Christianity; history of England; Islam; Middle Ages; Vikings; Anglo-Saxons

Online availability

URI

http://jiscmediahub.ac.uk/

Price

academic subscription

Delivery

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Sections

Title

Into Darkness

Synopsis

The decline of the Roman Empire and modern parallels.

Duration

25 mins

Title

Enemies, The

Synopsis

The frontiers of the civilised world and what lay beyond. The Limes, Germany - the Saalburg Roman fort - Schleswig, North Germany - Rome.

Duration

25 mins

Title

Dream of Arthur, A

Synopsis

The post-Roman enigma. ‘Arthur’s Seat’, Edinburgh - Tintagel castle, Cornwall - South Cadbury Hillfort (Alcock excavation)

Duration

25 mins

Title

Star in the East, A

Synopsis

The rise of Christianity. The Catacombs, Rome - Sancta Sophia, etc, Constantinople.

Duration

25 mins

Title

Golden Age, A

Synopsis

Saxon Art. Lindisfarne, Northumberland - Durham - East Anglia

Duration

25 mins

Title

Mahomet in Europe

Synopsis

The impact of the Islamic Empire on Europe.

Duration

25 mins

Title

Fury of the Northmen, The

Synopsis

The Vikings. The Oseburg ships, Norway - York -

Duration

25 mins

Title

Towards a New World

Synopsis

The approaching Renaissance.

Duration

25 mins

Production Company

Name

Anglia Television

Distributor

Name

JISC MediaHub

Notes

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