The Early Middle Ages

This series of 24 lectures offers a compelling exploration of Europe's Early Middle Ages, covering key regions and influential figures from Scandinavia to the Byzantine and Islamic empires. It examines pivotal questions about the transition from the ancient to the medieval world and the rise of Christianity, providing fresh insights into a period often misunderstood as bleak and obscured by legend. Through comparative analyses by renowned historians, students will gain a nuanced understanding of this transformative era and its lasting impact.