Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this new film, Medieval Historian Dr Elenor Janega guides us through the wild imagery of medieval apocalyptic art to help give insight into: Why were people in the Middle Ages so obsessed with doom? And what are the meanings and symbolisms hidden in John of Patmos' 'Book of Revelation'?
00:00 Intro
00:59 Middle Ages
01:19 Death
02:24 The Biblical Book of Revelation
32:08 The Apocalypse Now
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In this new film, Medieval Historian Dr Elenor Janega guides us through the wild imagery of medieval apocalyptic art to help give insight into: Why were people in the Middle Ages so obsessed with doom? And what are the meanings and symbolisms hidden in John of Patmos' 'Book of Revelation'?
00:00 Intro
00:59 Middle Ages
01:19 Death
02:24 The Biblical Book of Revelation
32:08 The Apocalypse Now
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/45Y4Oyg
#medievalhistory #apocalypse #expertreacts
