Men Of The North: Waldemar Januszczak Uncovers Viking, Anglo-Saxon & Carolingian Art

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This episode concentrates on the Vikings and their inventive craftsmanship, the expansive Carolingians' art of exquisite finesse and richness and the skillful hardworking ingenious Anglo-Saxons. Januszczak shows the Viking skill in making ships and their attacks on Christian centres such as Lindisfarne not only to loot but to defend their own Norse gods.

He visits the Jelling stones that commemorated the Danes' conversion to Christianity. Charles Martel and the Franks belief they were God's chosen people after the defeat of Muslim forces later led to Charlemagne being declared Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope and the creation of the largest empire since the Romans.

Januszczak considers Charlemagne's Palatine Chapel, Aachen, as a brutal and cold attempt to copy the Muslim Mosque of Cordoba. Anglo-Saxon art is represented by the Sutton Hoo hoard. Januszczak concludes that in the Dark Ages it was not the sword but the written word, whether in wood, stone, or what he considers the greatest masterpiece of all art, the Lindisfarne Gospels, that defined the age.

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On the cross:
"This is a rather wonky specimen, which is why I like it so much. It's not quite right...so you just want to hug it."
:) I love his quirky humor.

anonagain
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I think I've learned more from Januszczak in two weeks of watching his documentaries than 4 years of Fine Arts. FANTASTIC!

michaelsmith
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Waldemar is an absolute treasure as a presenter and spokesperson for all historical subjects. The B.B.C. really has a treasure in him. Don't let him get away!!! Lol

carlderfler
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You are without doubt one of the best art historians of all time. Your teaching is in itself an artform. Thank you.

chuckychrysaldrums
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Tryin to watch ads but this documentary is in the way

myrojyn
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We can all thank Professor Waldemar Januszczak for the best, most entertaining, and most informative videos on history, culture, and art, anywhere on the Internet! Thank you!

kennylong
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Waldemar’s Perspective productions are like a combination of travelogue, sociology, psychology, geography, history, and art - all delivered in a style that is entertaining and accessible for the lay person. He gives the viewer the perspective of art history from both the forest and the trees, and as a result makes a strong case for his perspectives on art. It’s how every Art History 101 should be taught.

evan
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Remains my fave Waldemar documentary. Carving his name in runes...straightening his quiff hairstyle...iconic moments.

And the man is genuinely extremely interesting.

wrybreadspread
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I am a Yank—Half Irish, plus Norwegian/German, out here in Wyoming. Thanks, again, Waldy—what a treat!❇️

melanieohara
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The Sutton Hoo jewellery is astounding. Utterly beautiful and absolutely beyond compare. It always blows me away

adrianrosenlund-hudson
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“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee

Sameoldfitup
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You know it's a Waldemar doc if "Wonky" pops up I rewatch these brilliant films I've heard it used several times.

foursticksbuff
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Waldemar, you are Better than any Professor I ever had!!! Your teaching skills are amazing!!! I could watch you all day!!😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

robingrant
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Waldemar, you are SO interesting, you bring it all to life, thank you

deliafunk
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Man, you almost gave me a heart attack there 😨👉🏻14:51

when you whipped out your FOLDEKNIV in front of the rune stone! 😵

mariongranbruheim
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This channel is better than many with many more subscribers

andrewlm
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I used to spend holidays on Holy Island ..amazing little place

along
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Calling them "barbarians", is an insult.
"Vikings" or norsemen, had the biggest trading markets in the world during that time.
There's even archeological evidence that Europes biggest market city existed in southern Sweden...
They weren't all farmers and raiders. And they didn't live like cavemen at all. They just didn't build christian temples.

Schmorgus
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So good people, why did you give up using DVDs? If you download and burn onto DVD hey presto no ads are downloaded with the content!! Then you can watch and enjoy!

cmclean
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Love these documentaries..I’ve always loved medieval art…well, art, period, but especially this period and I’m mad for illuminated manuscripts.

sharonkaczorowski