Warfare
Much of our modern weaponry has its roots in the ancient world. This film explores the world of ancient warfare and the weapons used. The Greek fire was a forerunner to today's flamethrower, the Roman ballista may have been the first missile, and siege towers evolved into modern day tanks. For...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Parthenon Entertainment (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013], c2002.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
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Ancient discoveries.
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| Summary: |
Much of our modern weaponry has its roots in the ancient world. This film explores the world of ancient warfare and the weapons used. The Greek fire was a forerunner to today's flamethrower, the Roman ballista may have been the first missile, and siege towers evolved into modern day tanks. For all our technological advances, the weapons used to wage war really haven't changed all that much? |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 11, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Ancient Warfare (2:33) -- Masada, Israel (2:39) -- Masada Palace Fortress (3:02) -- Grecian Weaponry (5:26) -- Resistance to Roman Rule (4:35) -- Roman Ballista (3:12) -- Missiles Inflict Maximum Damage (5:30) -- Ramming Fortress Walls (3:55) -- A City Taker (2:58) -- A New Approach to Masada (3:22) -- Romans Fear Archimedes (5:21) -- Masada, AD 73 (5:45) -- Credits: Warfare: Ancient Discoveries (1:02) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Much of our modern weaponry has its roots in the ancient world. This film explores the world of ancient warfare and the weapons used. The Greek fire was a forerunner to today's flamethrower, the Roman ballista may have been the first missile, and siege towers evolved into modern day tanks. For all our technological advances, the weapons used to wage war really haven't changed all that much? 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |