A History of the European Rural Life
Series Overview
The history of the European peasantry, which has undergone many upheavals over the centuries: from its rise in the Middle Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire, through the oppression of the nobility and the Church, to the struggles for freedom and modernization in the present era.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
55–56 min per episode
2024 – 2024
Premiered: Tue, Apr 23, 2024
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Against the Rest of the World / Peasant Masses”
In the 19th century, Europe's farmers were finally free. But the Industrial Revolution and modernization precipitated their decline. Deserting the countryside, they left en masse for the cities. As the rural exodus gathered momentum, conservatives saw peasants as the embodiment of all traditional values. Reputed to be more obedient and hard-working than workers, they were the main cannon fodder of the First World War. Fascism and Nazism took this mystification to the extreme, invoking the eternal peasant as the guardian of soil and blood. But the real peasant is subject to the dictates of the state, technocrats and agronomists. Unaffected by political regimes, the steamroller of industrial agriculture has continued to advance ever since. Yet the peasants are still there, making other voices heard.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Catherine Ringer
Self - Narrator (voice)
Miklós Attila Szőcs Boruss
Self - Farmer
Massimo Montanari
Self - Historian
Chris Wickham
Self - Historian
Edith Peytremann
Self - Archaeologist
Sheilagh Ogilvie
Self - Historian
Jean-Pierre Devroey
Self - Historian
Morgan Ody
Self - Farmer
Olivier Savoy
Self - Farmer
Tim Soens
Self - Historian
Lyndal Roper
Self - Historian
Antonio Onorati
Self - Farmer
Carlo Ginzburg
Self - Historian
Eugene Costello
Self - Archaeologist
Esther Pascua Echegaray
Self - Historian
Gérard Béaur
Self - Historian
Laurent Brassart
Self - Historian
Miguel Cabo Villaverde
Self - Historian
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Neumann
Dominique Pifarély
Ned Burgess, Katell Djian
Louise Decelle
Camille Laemlé, Serge Lalou
Department Leadership Roster
Camille Laemlé
Producer
Serge Lalou
Producer
Ned Burgess
Director of Photography
Katell Djian
Director of Photography
Louise Decelle
Editor
Dominique Pifarély
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A History of the European Rural Life.
Shows Similar to A History of the European Rural Life
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
6.7
7.1
5.4
7.2
7.4
6.5
7.0
8.0
8.0
7.7
8.0
8.2
More Series Like A History of the European Rural Life
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About A History of the European Rural Life
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is A History of the European Rural Life about?
The history of the European peasantry, which has undergone many upheavals over the centuries: from its rise in the Middle Ages after the fall of the Roman Empire, through the oppression of the nobility and the Church, to the struggles for freedom and modernization in the present era.
How many seasons does A History of the European Rural Life have?
A History of the European Rural Life comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A History of the European Rural Life?
Key cast members in A History of the European Rural Life include Catherine Ringer, Miklós Attila Szőcs Boruss, Massimo Montanari, Chris Wickham, Edith Peytremann.
Who created or directed A History of the European Rural Life?
A History of the European Rural Life was developed and directed by Stan Neumann.