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Barbarians

Season 1 Episode 4: The End of the World

Two ancient babies, born around 400 AD, would go on to shape the course of history in dramatic ways, with Attila the Hun becoming a legendary figure of fear and Geiseric, the leader of the Vandals, earning a notorious reputation as a force of destruction.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Primitive Celts

1. The Primitive Celts

Aired: May 26, 2006

Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul in 58 BC is fueled by his ambition for riche...

Episode 2 The Savage Goths

2. The Savage Goths

Aired: Jun 2, 2006

Terry Jones delves into the misconceptions surrounding ancient Germanic tribe...

Episode 3 The Brainy Barbarians

3. The Brainy Barbarians

Aired: Jun 9, 2006

The next episode delves into the histories of Ancient Greece and Persia, pres...

Episode 4 The End of the World

4. The End of the World

Aired: Jun 16, 2006

Two ancient babies, born around 400 AD, would go on to shape the course of hi...

Main Cast

Appearances

Pope Benedict XVI

Creators

David Wilson

David WilsonDirector

Info about Barbarians

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary, History