TV Show: Medieval Fight Book
Aired on: 10:00 PM on January 18th, 2011 – Tuesday
Channel: NGC Channel
Episode Details: National Geographic Special
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Violent, secretive, and packed full of knowledge, Medieval Fight Book uncovers the real story of Europe in the Middle Ages. Using accurate historical recreations, amazing CGI and leading historians we reveal the surprising detail that proves medieval society was far more sophisticated and peculiar than we realize. Hidden in a dusty library, this obscure and strange manuscript has the power to unlock lost secrets from a medieval world. Contained within the beautifully illustrated 150 paper folios is unique imagery of bloody but highly sophisticated combat, weird futuristic designs and inventions, ingenious engineering and judicial duels. Hans Talhoffers 1459 fightbook is one of the medieval worlds most mysterious manuscripts, challenging the legends and myths that surrounded this often misunderstood period of our history.
Medieval Fight Book National Geographic Special
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