| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Secrets of lost empires II |
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Secrets of lost empires II.
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| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital, NTSC, letterboxed. |
| Performer |
Narrator: Stacy Keach. |
| Note |
"Catapult yourself into the chaos of medieval battle" -- Cover. |
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Originally broadcast as a segment of Nova. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
As in other episodes of the series, archaelogists and engineers attempt to duplicate ancient solutions to engineering problems. In this case, the problem is building and learning to use a war machine called a trebuchet. |
| Credits |
Cinematography: Michale Miles, Chris Hooke, Boyd Estus ; editor: Dick Bartlett ; narrator: Stacy Keach ; music: Ray Loring. |
| Contents |
DVD ROM features: Teaching materials (PDF) -- A link to the Nova Web site, pbs.org/nova. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Military art and science -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Nonfiction television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Barnes, Michael, 1948-
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Keach, Stacy. Narrator.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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Channel Four (Great Britain)
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Cinquième (Firm)
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WGBH Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Nova (Television program)
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Secrets of lost empires II (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1593751966 |
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9781593751968 |
| Standard No. |
783421290594 |
| Music No. |
WG29059 WGBH Boston Video |
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