TV Rick Steves' Europe - Season 12 Episode 5 : Art of the Early Middle Ages Rick Steves' Europe - Season 12 Episode 5 : Art of the Early Middle Ages 8.6/10 by 8 users After Rome's fall, Europe's Christians kept culture alive with art rooted in their deep faith. We visit sturdy Romanesque churches filled with art that reinforced the ruling order. Meanwhile, Europe was invigorated from the fringes: Byzantines to the East, with their dazzling mosaics; Spanish Muslims with their lush palaces; and fierce Vikings of the North — all part of Europe's rich cultural stew. Details Casts Posters Images Title Rick Steves' Europe - Season 12 Episode 5 : Art of the Early Middle Ages Alternative Titles Rse First Air Date 2000-09-03 Last Air Date 2025-12-10 Number of Episodes 159 Number of Seasons 13 Genres Documentary, Networks PBS, Casts Rick Steves Plot Keywords , Self - Host Rick Steves Episodes List Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 1 Art of Prehistoric Europe Art of Prehistoric Europe 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 2 Art of Ancient Greece Art of Ancient Greece 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 3 Ancient Roman Art Ancient Roman Art 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 4 Art of the Roman Empire Art of the Roman Empire 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 5 Art of the Early Middle Ages Art of the Early Middle Ages 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 6 Art of the High Middle Ages Art of the High Middle Ages 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 7 Art of the Florentine Renaissance Art of the Florentine Renaissance 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 8 Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence Art of the Renaissance Beyond Florence 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 9 Baroque Art Baroque Art 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 10 Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages Art of the Neoclassical and Romantic Ages 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 11 Art of the Impressionists and Beyond Art of the Impressionists and Beyond 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and... Rick Steves' Europe Season 12 :Episode 12 Art of the 20th Century Art of the 20th Century 2023-10-01 Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and...