What Was Life In Dark Age Britain Really Like? | King Arthur's Britain | Complete Series | Chronicle

Francis Pryor argues that Britain's early history was a vibrant period, when the island thrived under foreign influences from as far afield as the Middle East without losing any cultural identity. In this full series, he re-imagines the Dark Ages in Britain as a period of expansion, artistic achievement and vibrance.

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[coyotedust]

I wish the History Channel would go back to airing history again

[Bern_il_Cinq]

I like that this documentary presents so many different views and angles (ha!) on the issue. We tend to oversimplify history to make it digestible but over hundreds of years all sorts of lives were lived.

[EpicHistoryoftime]

The use of primary sources and archival footage in this video really helps to bring the history to life. It's a great way to connect with the past

[voyaristika]

This is a wonderful series that fully satisfies my thirst for English history. I'm American but English history is my passion. I'm so glad I found this series! THANK YOU!

[brittnyy]

These are the types of documentaries I live for! Ancient and Medieval European history is absolutely captivating. Can't get enough of it 🙏🏾

[vickiewallace]

Francis’s pure joy in what he does is INFECTIOUS

[sjackson]

I studied Medieval, Roman and Greek history at the University and I think it was the best choice of my student life !!

[conniecasey]

I love these programs...the archeologists always wear a slight smile. You can tell they are passionate about what they do and are thrilled to be sharing the information.

[amymack]

Francis Pryor is one of my favorites from the original Time Team series. He's always so enthusiastic and has such a great sense of humor (even when the jokes are at his expense).

[ANGELSVEN]

This is EXCELLENT! After 2 hours and 25 minutes, I didn't want it to end! I will be watching it for a second time. THANK YOU, thank you!

[methods]

“When the nation is in its greatest peril”. We need Arthur fast!

[paigemprice]

I'm American but recently found that my DNA is 98% British, so I love this. I've always been fascinated by Britain. Weirdly enough, I met my British husband online and I moved to England in 2005.

[eetadakimasu]

Great documentary! Glad it was the whole series on one video! I love that I didn't have to hunt for the entire series!

[christibor]

Weird seeing Francis do something other than time team, but I love it! He’s always so excited about history, it’s contagious!

[mirandaaskew]

I LOVE this doc so much it makes me weepy! What a wondrous, informed, radical and hopeful perspective! So well written, so thorough in its points. Thank you.

[goonermum]

Francis is my favourite..he investigates our history that others so happily hide. What a magnificent (true) history we have!

[josephwait]

Great video. I do think you underplayed the Roman conquest. Saying, and I paraphrase, they were invited, welcome with open arms and sailed peacefully up river in order to guide the development of a diverse eutopia, goes against even Roman writing. Some tribes did absolutely. Some lived in peace with the Romans as long as they accepted Roman rules. But many fought. They conquered and ruled the southern part of the island and Rome was always heavy handed with anyone who didn't submit. Reminds me of "the life of brian" by Monty Python... "All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system, and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?"

[wunsocknoshooz]

The "dark age" doesn't refer to a lack of skills or knowledge as implied but rather there are few written records from this era so we know very little about it.

[pilijones]

Beautiful, entertaining and cultivating. Amazing how this whole story is made by tiny details provided by this dedicated and passionate group of professionals seeking the truth for all of us. Really great.

[donnaeads]

I have always enjoyed liistening to stories. History is the ultimate storybook. Talk about sensational topics. Everything from overcoming hardships, adventure, mystery, betrayal, heroism and love. It delivers without fail.