**THE EB DOCUMENTARY THEATER**

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-26-2007, 22:00

Hello, EB Players.

(I noticed there is a *THE EB TAVERN* thread by Bootsiuv, where we can get to know each other.)

I thought it will be nice to have a thread where we can watch many interesting History Channel Documentary/National Geographic Documentary series and freely share our thoughts.

Here are the Documentaries that i want to share through THE EB THEATER.

ENJOY!

(Promote me to member! haha)

History Channel Documentary Series

The Ancient Warriors Series
This Ancient Warriors series from the Discovery Channel is an excellent look at the warrior groups and armies that shaped history.

Each half-hour episode looks at a major fighting people or force and charts the reasons for their rise to dominance and subsequent fall.

The warriors highlighted are: The Assyrians, Celts, Normans, Legions of Rome, Macedonians, Soldiers of the Pharaoh, Spartans, Janissaries, Huns, Knights Templar, Vikings, Highlanders, Irish Warriors, Maurya Warriors of the Elephant, Aztecs, Samurai, Shaolin Monks, Hawaiians, Ninja, Sioux.

There are 20 episodes and almost all include re-enactors hacking and slashing at each other with great abandon. Some are better than others but, overall, the series is first-rate.

The scripting is good, filled with interesting detail, and each programme follows one soldier and his life in the army. Not all of them end happily, it has to be said.

People who are interested in warfare throughout the ages - or the specific warrior groups themselves - will appreciate this series.

1. Ancient Warriors - The Legions of Rome
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztJ423xry1k
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhJV...eature=related
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3Ch...eature=related

2. Ancient Warriors - The Spartans
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaWZrFNRME
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAZ3Cig3anE
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psNvDp2Lyrw

3. Ancient Warriors - The Vikings
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um7pP14mNLI
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k4i6TZoMfQ
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpajJBpa_Ow

4. Ancient Warriors - The Shaolins
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_dtfo9JuM0
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tq8csy7Gb8
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFIsqDyFAaU

5. Ancient Warriors - The Aztecs
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APChfN5SxR0
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXYl6SLegCQ
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miyycmDs4B0

6. Ancient Warriors - The Highlanders
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Jxoo75wJ0
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckMfZRkxPHY
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pDX8DUDzao

7. Ancient Warriors - The Knights Templars
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQGvpZ2AqOo
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Rnj71enQM
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_BjgFJqXL8

8. Ancient Warriors - The Ninja
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0OY6lwbchc
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjAm5nEgMek
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXieyc6ZvFI

Engineering an Empire Series
Hosted by Peter Weller, ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE examines the most magnificent and sophisticated civilizations in history through the lens of their astounding engineering feats. Walk through the narrow streets of ancient Greece and Carthage and follow the massive expansion of the Roman and Chinese Empires. Trace the rise of antiquity’s greatest leaders and discover the architectural marvels and urban planning accomplishments that altered the course of history. Learn about Byzantine architects driven to glory during the Dark Ages and witness the construction of the Tunnel of Samos, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Notre Dame.

1. Engineering an Empire - The Byzantine Greeks
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yymXqXabqls
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg_qPhbGHxs
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7zDYQBFv4E
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW8zUDI27pU
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coSr0L7K2zI

2. Engineering an Empire - France
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZyiPrjlAkI
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOrhLccvyM
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sHxZta0opI
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJKpcLo9OE0
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=025KcUaHC5U

3. Engineering an Empire - China
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAvRPqMQRK0
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rCXy7yKVN8
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU9j9slYAY
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c202QvQHn10
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LStpqTmILE

Alexander the Great's Mysterious Death
Documentary looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, speculating on whether it occurred through a fever or poisoning. Commander John Grieve of Scotland Yard investigates the historical details and information

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln-zbpI9yxA
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLpY6dyoGLo
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWUuACJWzUQ
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odaJNLmUVwI
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C0CeN-X9to

Barbarians Series
They were the dreaded forces on the fringes of "civilization," the bloodthirsty warriors who defied the Roman legions and terrorized the people of Europe. They were THE BARBARIANS, and their names still evoke images of cruelty and chaos. But what do we really know of these legendary warriors?

From the frigid North Sea to the Russian steppes, this ambitious series tells the fascinating stories of four of the most fabled groups of fighters in history, tracing 1,000 years of conquest and adventure through inspired scholarship and some of the most extensive reenactments ever filmed.

Vikings sails with the Norsemen from Arabia to the New World, stopping off for a bit of pillaging along the way.
Goths reveals why this once-fearsome people subjected themselves to Roman rule, only to rise up again at the battle of Adrianople.
Mongols rides with Genghis Khan and his descendants as they sweep from Asia to the heart of modern Germany in a frenzy of expansion.
Huns probes the truth behind the mysterious warriors who were led by man whose name remains synonymous with bloodshed and destruction--Attila.

1. Barbarians - Vikings
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgFdvwIh1xo
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6sr3v4_O6U
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiu6-XKyg6A
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl8azawaksE
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnVMxGlpJHs

National Geographic Documentary Series

Alexander the Great - The Man Behind the Legend
More than 2,000 years after he conquered the known world, Alexander the Great continues to fascinate. But what personal demons fueled Alexander’s unquenchable thirst for danger, fame and conquest. Discover the astonishing truth in Beyond the Movie Alexander the Great. Discover how tactical battlefield savvy and reckless bravado made Alexander the most formidable warrior-leader of all time. Learn why his ferociously loyal men venerated Alexander, then finally, some say, conspired in his still controversial death. Brought stunningly to life with powerful re-creations and in-depth academic insights , it’s a journey behind the mists – and myths – of history that reveals the real Alexander the Great as never before!

Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNU0phJH7MY
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk42n-TnYU8
Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sma8Ag-USZY
Part 4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax3sPcgBJ1U
Part 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmbqwc8NhT8
Part 6 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2EDmB9A0V8

**KARTLOS** · 11-26-2007, 22:09

i watched the barbarians series (its uploaded on poppers list, google it his has 5-6 more episides are they are all full episodes on guba, stage6, googlevid etc)

i thought the content was actually fairly good, but the guy they get to do the narration is laughable. he sounds like some second rate guy who does the voiceover for movie trailers. maybe americans dont notice this as much, but for my english sensibilities the series would have been vastly improved with a more intelligent sounding narrator. essentially his voice sounds so ridiculous that it takes away from what he is saying, it makes it seem cheep, and probably comes across as less well researched than it actually is.

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-26-2007, 22:13

Enjoy other series here, too

They are very interesting. And Feel free to share your thoughts or discuss with other people on this thread.

**WhiteShark** · 11-26-2007, 22:41

WOW, Commilitone

Awsome job, mate.

You have some documentaries that i wanted to watch on TV, but missed.

Thx A LOT

After i watch some of 'em, i will post a reply for a discussion or something

I can't wait

**WhiteShark** · 11-26-2007, 23:07

After watching Engineering an Empire - Byzantine Empire, I was wondering.

If Byzantine Empire was directly originated from Eastern Roman Empire, then did they keep any kind of Legion system, at least for another 100 years after Western Roman Empire fell? or Did they use a whole different military system?

**quackingduck** · 11-26-2007, 23:32

thanks for going to the trouble of making all that.

on my satalite i can record tv shows and watch them whenever i want, but im too lazy to do this most of the time so i miss alot of the good shows.

**Hooahguy** · 11-27-2007, 02:16

wow- i watched a couple of videos of it so far, but you put a heck of alotta work into that! good job! heres a balloon!

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-27-2007, 02:16

Originally Posted by quackingduck

thanks for going to the trouble of making all that.

on my satalite i can record tv shows and watch them whenever i want, but im too lazy to do this most of the time so i miss alot of the good shows.

Hello, quackingduck.

Feel free to watch these awesome documentaries and discuss any topic on this thread

That is what this thread is for.

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-27-2007, 03:21

Originally Posted by hooahguy14

wow- i watched a couple of videos of it so far, but you put a heck of alotta work into that! good job! heres a balloon!

HAHA, i am glad that you are enjoying the documentaries.
Feel free to discuss about the documentaries or share your thoughts here

**M V Agrippa** · 11-27-2007, 04:14

Originally Posted by KARTLOS

i thought the content was actually fairly good, but the guy they get to do the narration is laughable. he sounds like some second rate guy who does the voiceover for movie trailers. maybe americans dont notice this as much, but for my english sensibilities the series would have been vastly improved with a more intelligent sounding narrator. essentially his voice sounds so ridiculous that it takes away from what he is saying, it makes it seem cheep, and probably comes across as less well researched than it actually is.

Wow really? The narration is half the reason I like the show as much as I do, but that may be because I would know Clancy Brown's voice anywhere I hear it. I have loved his V.O. going all the way from Superman:The Animated Series thru to JLU (he was Lex Luthor), so that may bias me (fun fact he was The Kurgan in Highlander).

**skuzzy** · 11-27-2007, 04:26

I agree that he has a concise and projective voice although I can understand where you're coming from with the "movie narration." But I don't find it to be an exaggerated voice, just a good quality firm voice.

**TWFanatic** · 11-27-2007, 05:00

Good finds! Have a balloon.

Now if only I could find HBO's Rome online.

**Wolfman** · 11-27-2007, 06:18

Thanks Commilitone! I used to watch the history channel all the time when i was little. Now sadly i can't do that anymore. I just watched the Spartan series and this is what i have to say. I'm glad i don't live in sparta! Those people were insane! But i still love sparta. Now i'm going to search for that video that talks about the armies of the Pharoah ( I alway loved egypt! )

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-27-2007, 13:28

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Thanks Commilitone! I used to watch the history channel all the time when i was little. Now sadly i can't do that anymore. I just watched the Spartan series and this is what i have to say. I'm glad i don't live in sparta! Those people were insane! But i still love sparta. Now i'm going to search for that video that talks about the armies of the Pharoah ( I alway loved egypt! )

If more people participate in this thread, i will update the documentary list with brand-new ones

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-27-2007, 16:42

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Thanks Commilitone! I used to watch the history channel all the time when i was little. Now sadly i can't do that anymore. I just watched the Spartan series and this is what i have to say. I'm glad i don't live in sparta! Those people were insane! But i still love sparta. Now i'm going to search for that video that talks about the armies of the Pharoah ( I alway loved egypt! )

If you want to request any other documentary, PM me. I will try to find it

**WhiteShark** · 11-27-2007, 22:41

Originally Posted by skuzzy

I agree that he has a concise and projective voice although I can understand where you're coming from with the "movie narration." But I don't find it to be an exaggerated voice, just a good quality firm voice.

Skuzzy, i agree with you. He has a strong/firm voice and i really like it. I think his voice is more suitable for documentaries, not movies

(Man, i just finished watching Engineering an Empire series

)

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-28-2007, 22:22

Originally Posted by WhiteShark

(Man, i just finished watching Engineering an Empire series

)

I hope you enjoyed the series

**Hound of Ulster** · 11-29-2007, 03:58

I've seen most of those (I used to live of the History channel).

Part of the reason I got into the TW series was because I'm a big history nerd, so this thread is kind of completing the circle

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-29-2007, 04:02

Originally Posted by Hound of Ulster

I've seen most of those (I used to live of the History channel).

Part of the reason I got into the TW series was because I'm a big history nerd, so this thread is kind of completing the circle

Haha, i am kindda history nerd too, except the fact that i get ineterested in history because i started playing TW series.

Thanks for your reply and i will soon update the list with new documentaries

**russia almighty** · 11-29-2007, 04:51

Think you could post the Maurya and Assyrian ancient warriors doc ?

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-29-2007, 05:00

Originally Posted by russia almighty

Think you could post the Maurya and Assyrian ancient warriors doc ?

I will upload a lot more documentaries here this weekend

Don't worry almighty :)

**Digby Tatham Warter** · 11-29-2007, 09:52

I do like the excellent repro armour the Spartans are wearing in that series, I contacted Legion XIV, who are mentioned at the end credits, about the cost of a helmet, and was quoted approax £600 for a helmet, and that was a few years ago.
All other repro I have seen doesn't look anywhere near as good.

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-29-2007, 13:59

Originally Posted by Digby Tatham Warter

I do like the excellent repro armour the Spartans are wearing in that series, I contacted Legion XIV, who are mentioned at the end credits, about the cost of a helmet, and was quoted approax £600 for a helmet, and that was a few years ago.
All other repro I have seen doesn't look anywhere near as good.

I read a lot of other books about Spartans and their equipment.
£600 is surely expensive at that time.

I think it was possible to equip Spartans with expensive equipment because Spartans (who actually fight in battle) had small number and a lot of them owned lands, or estates.

And as far as i know, as Sparta and its power declined while Rome was rising, Spartan equipment also got cheaper and dropped its quality.

**Renegen** · 11-29-2007, 14:23

Commilitone, did you upload all those documentaries? Ironically enough I watched both series a few weeks ago and wanted to thank whomever put them up! (Actually ancient warriors sucks and the Engineering an Empire has an abusive host)

**Menander of India** · 11-30-2007, 01:47

The Highlanders series...Duh!!
The outfit seems Jacobite to me... These are not Scots - highlanders especially - of the 1300s...

That's the only one I've seen so far...

Originally posted by WhiteShark;

"After watching Engineering an Empire - Byzantine Empire, I was wondering.

If Byzantine Empire was directly originated from Eastern Roman Empire, then did they keep any kind of Legion system, at least for another 100 years after Western Roman Empire fell? or Did they use a whole different military system?"

Depends on the period... Up until the collapse of the thematic system rank and file infantry was the mainstay of the Byzantine army.
Before the failure of this system, of course cavalry was awesome but things were focused around infantry... Of course if you look to the later armies - after the 13th century and up until the fall infantry was simply not worth to mention at all...

Don't forget...when you refer to legions keep in mind that they were reformed many times. The legions of Marius and Constantine were different... Byzantium just continued to evolve its armies (up to a certain point of course...then...

) although during medieval times it did not resemble that much to roman legions.

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 11-30-2007, 22:32

Thank you guys for enjoying my documentaries :)

**NeoSpartan** · 12-01-2007, 03:05

naw man... THANK YOU! for posting them

**hoom** · 12-02-2007, 01:02

Which is the one with the Carthaginian stuff in it?

**Senatus Populusque Romanus** · 12-03-2007, 04:12

I don't think there is any documentary that is about Carthage here

**hoom** · 12-03-2007, 10:28

Walk through the narrow streets of ancient Greece and Carthage and follow the massive expansion of the Roman and Chinese Empires.

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