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Warriors Way The Original Superheroes

Season 1
The ancient warrior is often described in terms that evoke both gallantry and heroism But what was life truly like for historys martial men This series traces the lives of famous warriors from childhood training to bloody battles Each episode focuses on legendary warlike cultures known for their battlefield achievements knowledge of military strategy and innovative engineering of weapons and armor
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  1. S1 E1 - Sigurd Bjornson Viking Exile

    December 15, 2018
    49min
    TV-14
    Their religion was about war their unorthodox weapon of choice was a battleax and their brutal tactics terrorized Europe The Viking warriors were strong tough and ruthless destroying everything in their paths With their homemade clothing and weapons they would rely on their quick and ferocious strategies to ensure success giving them a fearsome reputation throughout Europe
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  2. S1 E2 - From Knight to Templar Geofroi de Champagne

    December 15, 2018
    48min
    TV-14
    The Medieval period of history was extremely violent Lands were regularly invaded leading to long wars frequent battles and siege situations that could last months This was the period of the Norman conquest and the battle of Hastings in England Warfare strategy tactics and weapons technology were transforming to adapt to these new battle situations
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  3. S1 E3 - Drustan Celt Who Would be Chief

    December 15, 2018
    48min
    TV-14
    Wellknown for their ferocity the Celtic population once dominated most of Europe Conflict and war were daily occurrences And yet throughout the Celtic culture there was a great admiration of heroic deeds a religion based on sacrifice and a fight for the greater good Once united and fighting for the same cause the Celts became a dangerous enemy ferocious in battle and not to be tampered with
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  4. S1 E4 - Iulius First Citizen Warrior

    December 15, 2018
    48min
    TV-14
    Of all the greatest ancient warriors the Romans were perhaps the most pragmatic The Roman legions were the backbone of the Roman army composed of up to 5400 soldiers They were masters of the sword and spear and could afford to make the best weapons and armor Regarded as the prime ancient model for military efficiency and strategy they were instrumental to Romes unrivaled size and power
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  5. S1 E5 - Fraser Scottish Clansman

    December 15, 2018
    49min
    TV-14
    The Scottish Highlanders rank as one of the worlds greatest military legends from their origins in ancient Celtic society through the glory days of battles both for and against the English Not even the great might of the Roman Empire was able to reach the heart of the Highlanders territory Explore all their ancient war heritage up to the battle of Bannockburn in 1314
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  6. S1 E6 - Timur Mongol Messenger

    December 15, 2018
    48min
    TV-14
    Famous for riding on horseback the Mongols dominated Europe and Asia The vicious Asian Horse Warriors used brute savagery to conquer more territory during the 13th century than any other empire in history Highly disciplined and masters of bow and arrow tactics the Mongols mission was to ldquoconquer everything dominate everything in our path destroy everything in our pathrdquo
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Directors

Marek Bures

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MagellanTV
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