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Barbarians

Terry Jones questions the traditional portrayal of "barbarians" by the Romans and Roman Catholics, seeking to redefine their historical significance.

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

Info about Barbarians

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Documentary, History