Narrated Empires

In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean. Now a brilliant young Carthaginian general, called Hannibal, is out for revenge. Caught up in the maelstrom are two young boys, Hanno, the son of a distinguished soldier and confidant of Hannibal, and Quintus, son of a Roman equestrian and landowner. A disastrous adventure will see Hanno sold into slavery and bought by Quintus's father. Although an unexpected friendship springs up between the two boys - and with Quintus's sister, Aurelia - the fortunes of the two warring empires once again separates them. They find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict and an alliance forged through slavery will be played out to its stunning conclusion in battle.

HC - Foot Soldier: The Egyptians (1998)
DVDRip | 720x544 | .AVI/DivX @ 2359 Kbps | 47mn 36s | Audio: English AC3 256 kbps, 2 channels | Subs: None | 895 MiB
Genre: Documentary | Historical

For 3,000 years, the Egyptians commanded one of the greatest empires ever seen. At the heart of that empire was the world's first organized army. And the lifeblood of that army were the foot soldiers, men who did the pharaoh's bidding and so helped build a kingdom that stretched from the Nile Valley across the Middle East. FOOT SOLDIER: THE EGYPTIANS is a fresh, vibrant look at what life was like in the pharaohs' army. Ancient accounts from Egypt and its enemies reveal how they fought, and dramatic re-enactments bring their great battles to life. More than a dry chronicle of battles and borders, FOOT SOLDIER reveals the day to day realities of life for these ancient warriors. What did they do when they weren't fighting? How did they protect the borders and guard conquered territory? The latest archaeological evidence, computer reconstructions, ancient art and modern theories combine to create an entertaining and illuminating look at the men who made up the world's first army. Narrated by Home Improvement's Richard Karn.