HISTORY CHANNEL
Epic heroes and villains
- Published: 27/11/2009 at 12:00 AM
- Newspaper section: Realtime
They had no books to study, no history to remember. For them, war was a creative adventure with the fate of whole civilisations at stake.
Battles BC unlock the truths and myths behind the world of epic heroes and villains with episodes premiering every Wed at 9pm starting Dec 2 on TrueVisions D48.
Premiering every Wed at 9pm starting Dec 2 on History channel, Battles BC will unlock the truths and myths behind the world of epic heroes and villains. Ancient battles meet the contemporary visual style of Last Stand of the 300 documentary as we spotlight the heroes and military strategies of the ancient world.
In creative partnership with the people who brought you the CGI and graphic design for Last Stand of the 300, this series will have the look, excitement and vibrancy of a contemporary graphic novel. Episodes cover topics such as Alexander, The Spartans and Athenians. Abraham. King David, Pharaoh Thutmose III and Hannibal.
Episodes to be aired in December include:
- Caesar: Super Siege
Dec 2 at 9pm
For a time, Gallic victory seems possible. They outnumber the Romans five to one, and hold the high ground atop the hilltop fortress city of Alesia. But ever fearless, General Julius Caesar builds a second wall around the city, cutting it off from all possible supply lines. When Gallic reinforcements arrive to break the blockade, Caesar puts a startling twist on his strategy. He constructs a third wall between his army and the reinforcements. It is a siege upon a siege.
- Hannibal: The Annihilator
Dec 9 at 9pm
Hannibal's merciless attacks on Roman soil deal a near fatal blow to the burgeoning Empire. Sworn by his father to a blood oath against the Romans, Hannibal of Carthage does the unthinkable - he marches 40 war elephants and a massive army over the Alps to gain the element of surprise. In three key battles, Hannibal uses terrain, intimidation, and his iron will to annihilate the Roman Legions, killing every Roman soldier that he can.
- David: Giant Slayer
Dec 16 at 9pm
Against all odds, young David defeats the Philistine giant Goliath. With a single slingshot to the head, David's decisive victory changes the course of Israelite history. While most know David as a popular king, few know of his treachery and his political ambition. Before his legendary duel, the oft-warring tribes of the Israelites finally join together and choose a king for the first time in history.
- Alexander: Lord Of War
Dec 23 at 9pm
Alexander's final campaign begins as the great general leads his massive Empire into India, proving that deception is one of the most powerful weapons a general can wield.
- Judgment Day at Marathon
Dec 30 at 9pm
An outmanned, outmatched Athenian army uses their knowledge of the terrain to defeat a rampaging Perisan onslaught. The Battle of Marathon sets up one of the most famous battles between Greece and Persia - the Battle of the 300.
