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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light

8.020121 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Christianity slowly emerged from being a persecuted minority to the state religion of the Roman Empire. This episode is a history of the ways believers grappled with a way to depict Jesus. Simple symbolic meaning developed into splendid art and churches.

DirectorWaldemar Januszczak
WriterWaldemar Januszczak

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Clash of the Gods
Nov 27, 2012 6.0
E2
What the Barbarians Did for Us
Dec 4, 2012 6.0
E3
The Wonder of Islam
Dec 11, 2012 6.0
E4
The Men of the North
Dec 18, 2012 6.0

Cast · Directed by Waldemar Januszczak

WJWaldemar Januszczak
Waldemar Januszczak
Self - Presenter

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No, The Dark Ages: An Age of Light is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex and Plex Channel.

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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Dark Ages: An Age of Light is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Plex Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Dark Ages: An Age of Light?

The Dark Ages: An Age of Light has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Dark Ages: An Age of Light out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Dark Ages: An Age of Light are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Dark Ages: An Age of Light?

No — The Dark Ages: An Age of Light ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.