Season 2

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.