Introduction

Barbarians is a 2004 miniseries on The History Channel which tells the story of tribes from the Early Middle Ages and the Late Middle Ages. Two series have currently been produced, each consisting of four episodes – the first aired in 2004, and the second aired in 2007.

The series tells about what the groups did, who they conquered, and how they fell. Clancy Brown narrated season 1 and Bob Boving narrated season 2.

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Outline

Under three generations of leaders, known as the Merovingian dynasty, a tribe in Europe called the Franks established an empire that comprised all of Gaul and its surrounding regions.

This feat was accomplished through flirtations with the Roman empire and Catholic Church including military service and conversion to Christianity.

Barbarians Series

You can find a full index of Barbarians here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 07 March 2007.
• Running Time: 188 minutes (total running time).
• Rating: TV-PG.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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