Ancient Warriors
There have been countless warring civilizations throughout history. This classic series looks at the major fighting people and documents their rise to dominance and subsequent falls from grace. Explore the motivations of ancient soldiers and how they lived, fought, trained, died, and changed the world.
There have been countless warring civilizations throughout history. This classic series looks at the major fighting people and documents their rise to dominance and subsequent falls from grace. Explore the motivations of ancient soldiers and how they lived, fought, trained, died, and changed the world.
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