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Ancient Warriors

Season 2 · 7 episodes · Sep 11, 1994

  1. Episode 1

    Janissaries: An Army of Slaves

    Sep 11, 1994

    Originally captured Christian slaves, the Janissaries became some of the most feared troops of the Muslim world.

  2. Episode 2

    Huns

    Sep 18, 1994

    The hordes that swept across Europe were more than just wild tribesmen - they were a highly trained and disciplined army of conquerors.

  3. Episode 3

    Knights Templer

    Sep 25, 1994

    These Christian warrior-monks were sworn to a life of poverty and chastity - as well as one of ridding the Holy Land of all Muslims.

  4. Episode 4

    Vikings

    Oct 2, 1994

    Just the name was enough to strike fear into the hearts of Europeans and the wide-ranging trail of these fierce pagan raiders was littered with cruel violence.

  5. Episode 5

    Highlanders

    Oct 9, 1994

    The clans of the Scottish highlands were hardy people and the men fought hard to maintain their independence from all comers.

  6. Episode 6

    Irish: Warriors of the Emerald Isle

    Oct 16, 1994

    The ancient Irish were part of a highly sophisticated society that bred musicians, farmers, druids and brave warriors.

  7. Episode 7

    Maurya: Warriors of the Elephant

    Oct 23, 1994

    The Mauryan army of India would have been a heart-stopping sight for enemies as it numbered more than 600,000 men, 30,000 cavalry and 9000 elephants.