The Eastern Roman Empire, based in Constantinople, survives in splendor for a 1000 years after Rome's fall. But the sands of Arabia give birth to a new faith, Islam, that soon conquers half of Christendom. Though Europe is mired in the Dark Ages, Irish monks copy ancient texts, preserving them for the future.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossie Davis | Guest Star |