Ancient Assassins
From Ancient Greece to the Italian Renaissance, rulers have always needed elite combat troops - trained to perfection, skilled with devastating weaponry and able to disrupt and defeat their enemies. These are their stories.
- 2016-2016
- 2 seasons
- Discovery Communications
- Documentary
From Ancient Greece to the Italian Renaissance, rulers have always needed elite combat troops - trained to perfection, skilled with devastating weaponry and able to disrupt and defeat their enemies. These are their stories.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Vlad's Impalers
43 mins
Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for the fictional character of Dracula, was one of the most ruthless and brutal rulers in medieval Europe.
Episode 2
Alexander the Great's Spidermen
43 mins
Alexander the Great, one of history's most legendary warriors, is determined to outdo the legacy of his hero, Hercules. He plans an audacious attack on the barbarian tribes living in the Bactrian mountains so he can travel to India and become ruler of the world.
Episode 3
Beautiful Samurai
43 mins
In 12th century Japan one samurai humiliates all the others - a woman. Lethal and lovely, Tomoe Gozen defeated the best swordsmen, battled tyranny and innovated on the battlefield. Discover how the Green Berets' weapons, training and tactics mirror hers.
Episode 4
Rome's Navy Seal
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 43 mins
They are the amphibious Roman unit tasked with the impossible. Called Batavians, they led the invasion of ancient Britain in AD43. Discover the story behind a desperate mission deep in enemy territory that may hand the emperor an unlikely victory.
Episode 5
The Real Braveheart
43 mins
William Wallace is the most famous Scot in history. In 1296 Scotland is invaded by English King Edward I and only one man is prepared to stand in his way. From outlaw to army general, discover the man behind the movie myths.
Episode 6
Viking Apocalypse
43 mins
Backed with overwhelming force, Pagan Vikings wrestle King Alfred for control of 9th century England.
Episode 7
Kung Fu Nun
Sat, Nov 19, 2016 43 mins
1644. Ng Mui escapes from Beijing. Taking refuge in a Shaolin monastery, she learns their Kung Fu and develops a new form of the martial art.
Episode 8
The Pope's Bodyguards
43 mins
1527. The King of Spain's army, plans to kill the Pope. He can only be saved by Captain Röist and his force of Swiss Guards.
Episode 9
Medieval Mercenaries
43 mins
Sir John Hawkwood, a pioneer of psychology and guerilla tactics, threw out the rulebook and won battles using his wits.
Episode 10
Sacred Band of Thebes
43 mins
371 BC. Ancient Greek superpower the Spartan army, confronts the three hundred warriors of the Sacred Band of Thebes.