Introduction

Using modern science to unravel the mysteries of ancient historical battles, revealing how military genius shaped civilisations from the earliest antiquity to the end of the Middles Ages.

Outline

Clash of Ancient Warriors explores the great battles that became pivotal moments in history. This series follows ancient military geniuses, drawing on the most recent archaeological discoveries to compare them with written sources and epic tales. Combining scientific expertise, historical data and experimental archaeology, each episode is devoted to a battle in which two world views clash. A battle is retraced hour by hour while exposing its context, its stakes and its consequences on history.

Clash of Ancient Warriors Series

• Series 01 (2023):
  • Episode 01: The Siege of Paris by the Vikings.
  • Episode 02: The Battle of Cannae – Hannibal v. Rome.
  • Episode 03: The Battle of Thermopylae.
  • Episode 04: The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.

• Series 02 (2024):
  • Episode 01: Battle of Hastings.
  • Episode 02: Battle of Marathon.
  • Episode 03: Battle of Agincourt.
  • Episode 04: Battle of Gergovia.
  • Episode 05: The Catalaunian Plains.
  • Episode 06: The Battle of Sekigahara.

• Series 03 (?2025):
  • Episode 01: The Battle of Issus.
  • Episode 02: The Battle of Bouvines.
  • Episode 03: The Battle of Antioch.
  • Episode 04: The Battle of Pydna.
  • Episode 05: The Battle of Nagashino.
  • Episode 06: The Battle of Tolbiac.

At the time of writing (12 March 2025) only one source cites 16 episodes (aka series 03), although the programme airs in the latter half of the year.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Eddy Pizzardini
  • Julien Balestier
  • Manuel Odinet
  • Laurent Portes
  • Sonia Dauger
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• Music:
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• Production:
• Distributor(s):
  • Lionsgate
  • Canal+ Group
  • Planète+ Poland
  • ZDFI
  • ZDF Studios
  • Radio Canada
  • A+E Networks
• Release Date:
  • Series 01: 31 July 2023 to 21 August 2023.
  • Series 02: 23 September 2024 to 02 November 2024.
  • Series 03: ?
• Running Time: 42-46 minutes.
• Rating: PG.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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