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Listed below are a few of the videos we stock with a classical theme. The covers change at regular intervals and are here for illustration only. All prices are inclusive of Value Added Tax

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Hadrian’s Wall – A Journey Back in Time Video Documentary using reconstructions and re-enactments. Plus 3-D computer graphics to explore the splendour of Hadrian’s Wall.

The Roman War Machine – Roman Seige Warfare & Barbarians at the Gate Video Produced by the History Channel containing two complete episodes of the series.
Roman Siege Warfare looks at the integral part played by siege warfare in the Empire building of Rome. Barbarians at the Gate looks at the barbarians who learned from the Romans and would eventually challenge the power of the Rome. Running Time: 100 mins

The Roman War Machine – First our Neighbours, Then the World and Roman versus Roman Video Produced by the History Channel containing two complete episodes of the series. First our Neighbours… By 55BC, Julius Caesar commanded the conquering Roman Army, in a society that predominantly revolved around the military establishment. Roman verses Roman looks at life in the Roman Army, its practices, principles, victories and how, and why the army turned on Rome itself.
Running Time: 100 mins 

Hoplite Warfare – Warfare in Ancient Greece Video  Experts discuss the strategy and tactics of Hoplite warfare amid battle reconstructions, telling the story of the warriors who wrought fear on the enemies of the Greek armies.
Running Time: approx 55 mins

Julius Caesar, The Great Commanders Video  Channel 4’s documentary on Caesar and the Battle of Alesia. Filmed on location around the world and featuring leading experts, the film examines the motivations and achievements of Caesar. Using 3D computer animation to bring the tactics to life.
Running Time: approx 45 mins 

I Caesar – The Men Who Ruled the Roman Empire Video The complete BBC series as shown on TV, bringing to life the world of battles, bribery and back-stabbing which was ancient Rome. Phiil Grabsky’s definitive study of Imperial Rome and its leaders, featuring: Julius Caesar, Nero , Hadrain, Augustus, Constantine and Justinian.
Running Time: approx 312 mins 

Alexander The Great, The Great Commanders Video   Channel 4’s documentary on Alexander and the Battle of Issus. Filmed on location around the world and featuring leading experts, the film examines the motivations and achievements of Alexander. Using 3D computer animation to bring the tactics to life.
Running Time: approx 45 mins 

Alexander The Great – In The Footsteps Of…Video    Travelling by bus, steam train, ancient sail boat and camel train, Michael Wood follows the tracks of Alexander the Great into the heart of Asia. Running Time: approx 240 mins  

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The Greek and Persian Wars – The bitter conflict between the Greek states and Persia Video  Full of reconstructions and battle depictions, and featuring a host of top experts on ancient and classical history. This is the story of the bloody conflicts between the Greeks and Persians which lasted for more than 50 years in the forth century BC.  Running Time: approx 55 mins  

Ancient Greece – A journey back in time Video   A journey back to ancient Greece, using new location footage and period reconstructions.   Running Time: 50 mins 

Pompeii – A journey back in time Video  A unique visit to the lost city of Pompeii. Pompeii was buried beneath a mountain of volcanic ash when Mount Versuvius erupted in AD78. More than 2000 of its citizens lost they lives; they lay entombed within the city until Pompeii’s rediscovery in 1748.
Running Time: 48 mins

Ancient Rome – A journey back in time Video Providing an overview of Rome, its notable monuments, and some of the historical events that gave rise to them.
Running Time: 48 mins

Gladiators – Bloodsport of the Colosseum Video  Who were the gladiators? Where did they come from? How did they live? Filmed in Rome and narrated by David Hemmings of Gladiator, this video offers an insight onto the violent, deadly world of the gladiators.
Running Time: approx 55 mins 

Hannibal At War – The Story of the Punic Wars Video Full of on-location reconstructions and re-enactments convey the savagery of battle in the ancient world in this giant story of military history.
Running Time: approx 55 mins

The Gallic Wars – Julius Caesar’s Campaigns in Gaul Video Featuring depictions of life in Gaul, battle reconstructions and dramatised memoirs of Caesar himself. This is the story of the campaigns of 58 to 53BC in which Caesar and his legions conquered Gaul. Running Time: approx 55 mins 

Boudicca of the Iceni – The gripping story of a Warrior Queen Video  With expert commentary, and reconstructions of Celtic life and warfare, telling the story of how Boudicca united the Celtic tribes and nearly defeated the invading Roman Empire. Running Time: approx 55 mins 

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – A journey back in time Video  The stories of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus, the Temple of Artemis, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Pharos of Alexandria and the Pyramids of Egypt. Running Time: 48 mins

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