Recent archeological discoveries unearth secrets of a fierce warrior society--one built on human sacrifice, bizarre rituals and deadly weapons. A bloody battle at the ancient city of Dos Pilas leads to the downfall and disappearance of this powerful pre-Columbian warrior society.
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March 12, 2009
2. Viking Terror
Norway and Poland--991 AD: The Hells Angels of the Middle Ages pillage Europe, but they meet their match--the Saxons--at the Battle of Maldon.
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March 19, 2009
3. Barbarian Massacre
Germany, 9 AD: The Romans, with the greatest army in the world, are annihilated by Germanic tribes at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest.
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March 26, 2009
4. Braveheart
Host Terry Schappert travels to Scotland to examine the epic Battle of Stirling Bridge where William "Braveheart" Wallace and his rag-tag band of soldiers took on the full power of the English army. Terry uses his expertise as a Green Beret to breakdown this battle through the eyes of the soldiers. He'll explain how the techniques, weaponry, and strategy of these warriors influenced the surprising outcome of the battle.
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March 27, 2009
5. Knight Fight
England v. France, 1415: Outnumbered English knights and archers, led by King Henry V, slaughter French knights at Agincourt.
Malta, 1565: The Knights of Saint Johns defend Malta from attacking Ottomans in one of history's greatest sieges--the Siege of Malta--the last battle of the Crusades.
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April 16, 2009
8. Spartan Vengeance
Greece, 479, BC: At the Battle of Plataea, brilliant tactics and battlefield discipline help the Spartans defeat the Persians, avenging the devastating defeat of the 300 at Thermopylye.
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April 23, 2009
9. Zulu Siege
South Africa in 1879 was the site of the Battle of Islandwana, between Zulu warriors who defeated the British forces.
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April 30, 2009
10. Islands of Blood
An exploration of the 18th century warfare which occurred on the Hawaiian Islands, which includes the use of shark tooth weapons and martial arts.
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May 7, 2009
11. Special Forces
A recollection of the Alamo Scouts reconnaissance unit during World War II, including a demonstration of the guerrilla methods used.