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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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