Barbarians (2004)

Synopsis: For nearly 1000 years, barbarian tribes owned history as they traversed the globe ravaging the civilizations of Asia, Africa, and Europe. This fascinating four-part documentary series explores the... For nearly 1000 years, barbarian tribes owned history as they traversed the globe ravaging the civilizations of Asia, Africa, and Europe. This fascinating four-part documentary series explores the origins, weaponry, and cultures of four of the most fearsome barbarian tribes: Huns, Goths, Vikings, and Mongols. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Robert Gardner with narration by actor Clancy Brown (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, CARNIVALE), BARBARIANS utilizes animated maps, interviews with respected historians, and on-site reenactments of barbarian battles and raids to shed light on the tribes' military strengths and legendary leaders such as Genghis Khan and Attila the Hun. [More]

Producer: Robert Gardner