Hosted by Peter Woodward, Conquest is a TV series about weapons from throughout history. This show was recommended by Michael, our Training Committee Chair, who found it while doing research and thought it would be an interesting addition to the blog. Well, he thought right!
The Axeman Cometh is Episode 4 of Season 2. It aired on July 23rd, 2003. Here's the synopsis from TV.com:
The Axeman Cometh is Episode 4 of Season 2. It aired on July 23rd, 2003. Here's the synopsis from TV.com:
Actor and fight master Peter Woodward guides viewers back to a time when knowing how to swing an ax meant the difference in life and death. Our experts practice with the Viking single- and double-headed types and learn that in the right hands these difficult and exhausting weapons had no equal. We also examine the berserker, an ax-wielding Viking warrior who worked himself into a state of concentrated fury. Finally, we look at the double-headed Saxon ax that was nearly the size of a man.
You can watch the full episode in three parts below!
Thank you to Michael for the excellent recommendation, and thank you for watching with us!
-- Casey, Webmaster
-- Casey, Webmaster
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