Introduction

i asked historian dan Jones to take us on a journey through four ages of mediaeval history. From the collapse of the western roman empire thrue to the dawning of renaissance ideas and religious revolution. In this first episode, dan charts the beginnings of mediaeval europe - from the waning of roman power in the west to the emergence of so called barbarian realms that laid the foundations for the european kingdoms. You are listening to the history extra pot cards from b c history magazine, the u ks Best selling history magazine.