Byzantines - History Channel 9PM EST Monday

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:40 pm

http://www.history.com/marquee.do?marquee_id=51188

Monday!!

Egfroth · Post by **Egfroth** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:12 am

Can't figure out how to find it via the link. How do you access the Byzantine program?

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:51 pm

Not sure on the site - it's apparently a series. They just keep playing the trailer to the Byzantine episode for Monday. It looks cool!

Christophe de Frisselle · Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:01 pm

From TitanTV.com:
Engineering an Empire
The Byzantines (New) 9:00 PM, 1 hr
Mon 12/25/2006
HIST 55
Other/Documentary
TVPG, English, 2006
The architectural and engineering marvels of the Byzantine Empire are explored, including a city-fortress wall; an aqueduct; a stadium; and a domed cathedral. Host: Peter Weller.

From the History.com Schedule:

As much of the world descended into the Dark Ages after the fall of Rome, one civilization shone brilliantly: the Byzantine Empire. With ruthless might and supreme ingenuity, the Byzantines ruled over vast swaths of Europe and Asia for more than a thousand years. It was Byzantium that preserved the classical learning and science that would one day give rise to the Renaissance. The Byzantines constructed the ancient world's longest aqueduct, virtually invincible city walls, a massive stadium, and a colossal domed cathedral that defied the laws of nature. Watch with host Peter Weller as we learn how the engineering feats of this great empire would betray them as an ancient light was extinguished in the glare of modern warfare.

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:56 am

I'm excited and lamentfull at the same time.
But I'll be watchin!!

Aonghus · Post by **Aonghus** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:30 am

Saw the promo this morning too. I'm going to watch it...I probably won't be entirely happy, but oh well, at least it's about the Eastern Roman Empire.

Egfroth · Post by **Egfroth** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:49 pm

Can someone record it (preferably onto DVD)? I won't be seeing it over here in Oz for months, if not years - if at all.

I'd happily pay for postage & the cost of the DVD (within reason! :wink:

)

Valley of the Fir Trees · Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:55 pm

This is the latest episode in an ongoing series. Just a couple of days ago I watched Engineering an Empire: The Aztecs, and a while back I saw the episode on Greece. I am excited to see the Byzantines too. I was really pleased with the last couple that I saw. Very informative, and seems to be pretty accurate.

Rudolph · Post by **Rudolph** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:15 am

Thanks for listing this. I caught a glimps of the ad on TV but couldn't remember where/when it was running. Definately need to check it out tonight.

Euric Germanicus · Post by **Euric Germanicus** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:26 am

Sweeeeet. Just set Tivo up. Thanks D!

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:13 pm

*sigh*

If it had been an audio-book, I would have siad it was good. Typical History Channel, 85% +/- accuracy (or sorta's).

However...
GOD those were AWFUL attempts at costume.
Shiney pah-pah-polyester! (and that wasn't the worst of it)
Looked like "Colonists" on any Star Trek episode.

Damn buget documenteries.

They threw Basil in (a whole 7 seconds on the giant trebachet) as a 5 min filler.

Rudolph · Post by **Rudolph** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 10:29 pm

I was hoping for a bit more. They spent the whole days programing on UFO's and potato chips. I would have loved to see them bundle a few other history programs in with the 1 hour dedicated to it.

Primvs Pavlvs · Post by **Primvs Pavlvs** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 8:12 am

Rudolph wrote:I was hoping for a bit more. They spent the whole days programing on UFO's and potato chips. I would have loved to see them bundle a few other history programs in with the 1 hour dedicated to it.

Pissed me off also that they didnt have anything special for a day where most people are at home.