Season 2
Episodes
1. Janissaries: An Army of Slaves
1994-09-11
Originally captured Christian slaves, the Janissaries became some of the most feared troops of the Muslim world.
2. Huns
1994-09-18
The hordes that swept across Europe were more than just wild tribesmen - they were a highly trained and disciplined army of conquerors.
3. Knights Templer
1994-09-25
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. Vikings
1994-10-02
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. Highlanders
1994-10-09
The clans of the Scottish highlands were hardy people and the men fought hard to maintain their independence from all comers.
6. Irish: Warriors of the Emerald Isle
1994-10-16
The ancient Irish were part of a highly sophisticated society that bred musicians, farmers, druids and brave warriors.
7. Maurya: Warriors of the Elephant
1994-10-23
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.