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Warrior Graveyard

Episode 1: Navy of the Damned
Episode 2: Samurai Massacre

Navy of the Damned

Archaeological digs reveal the working conditions of 18th and 19th-century Royal Navy sailors, some of whom were just 13 years old. A forensic archaeologist studies the injuries on bones discovered at the site of an ancient battle and suggests how these people may have died.

These deaths were re-created in a large studio set in which actors hanging from wires fought in mid-air other scenes involved multiple stuntmen, and battles in which CGI elements will feature strongly. Green screen was also widely used.

Released in 2011. 45 min. TV documentary.

Samurai Massacre

The unearthing of a gruesome grave filled with thousands of skeletons at Kamakura in Japan could hold the answers to the mystery surrounding the true origins of one of the most feared and revered warriors of all time: the Samurai.

The chilling burial ground dates back to 1333. Kamakura was a one of the most heavily fortified regions of Japan. When the Emperor became angered by the growing powers of the ruling Hojo family, he sought to retake control of the region, setting the stage for a war that would change the shape of the nation.

Among over 4000 sets of remains, six have a unique story to tell: the husband and wife involved in a sword fight to the death; the warrior monk; a peasant boy soldier; and members of the ruling Hojo family, captured and decapitated, with their heads displayed as trophies of victory. These remains reveal the secrets of the Samurai, their ferocious fighting skills and their merciless killing techniques.

Released in 2011. 45 min. TV documentary.

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  • British Texan

    Thank you for posting this documentary. It was very well done, maintained the respect of the deceased studied, told each personal story as well as possible, and shared the historical aspects of the when/where/how/why. I found it deeply moving. I’m looking forward to watching the other episodes in the series.

  • Zharko

    i saw documentary on viasat history with the prof.Ronnie Ellenblum who did the reserch there.thear conlusion was that its clear that the fort was not completed,thats why it was so easy taken over.If it was completed as crac de shavalie in Siria only an pshipotatic,sucid idiot will dare to atac it.:)) great documentary.May God rest the souls of the fallen there+++

  • T Miersma

    The flag on the simulation warships in the documentary flows backwards, which would work on a motorized vessel. On a sailing ship, the wind drives the sails, and the flag flows toward the front, toward the sails. The direction of the wind determines this. The flag can flow sideways, if they are cutting across the wind, with the sails pivoted. There is one thing the flag cannot do, wave backwards while the sails are filled frontwards with wind. This is not a difficult issue.

    It mars the animation of the video

  • Illmade2

    The ”experts” on this show know nothing about swords or thier usage, please refrain from promoting misinformation, in particular about western swords.