Waldemar Januszczak argues that the Dark Ages have been misunderstood. History has identified the period following the fall of the Roman Empire with a descent into barbarism and civilisations taking a momentary pause.  This  4-part series  demonstrates how  the Dark Ages were instead a time of great artistic achievement, with new ideas and religions  leading to  new artistic cultures. He embarks on a fascinating trip across Europe, Africa and Asia  and visits the world\'s most famous collections.  Hidden artistic gems also help to prove that the Dark Ages were actually a little brighter.   No. Discs:   2 DVDs Cert: E Running Time:   4hrs