(2009) Barbarians

Eight Barbarian Tribes. A Millennium of Terror. Both season 1 and 2 in one combined box set For nearly a millennium, the barbarian hordes rose up and swept across Asia, Europe and Africa, pillaging towns and sacking empires. But who were these barbarians, seemingly devoted only to violence and destruction, their language the battle-axe and mighty sword. In Season One BARBARIANS explores the origins of the Huns, Goths, Vikings and Mongols. Season Two tells the story of four of the most fearsome tribes: the Saxons, the Franks, the Vandals and the Lombards, who cut a swath of destruction through the heart of the Roman world for the better part of a millennium. Explores the weaponry, strategy, and culture of history s most feared Barbarian tribes. Examines the origins and the legends behind historical icons like Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan. Jam-packed with animated maps, thrilling re-enactments of the barbarians raids, conquests, battles and in-depth interviews with respected historians. Beautifully shot on 35mm film on location in Europe and Asia. Season One produced by Emmy®-winner producer/director Robert Gardner. Narrated by Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption).