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Sunday's "Arthur" History Channel Special Lead In
I guess they're gearing up for the Arthur special by showing akin programming. Set them TIVOs and VCRs! Double check the local listings because the Terry Jones Special have some Hour long episodes or versions, and some Half Hour long episodes or versions and the History Channel Website schedule simply doesn't add up properly.
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In the evening for the next three nights...
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Terry Jones - Medieval Lives
"The Monk" and "The Minstrel" are reairing tonight (Tuesday) on the History Channel at 10 PM and 10:30 PM Central respectively ("The Monk" again at 11 AM on Sunday, followed by "The Minstrel").
"The Monk"
From France, Terry Jones investigates the Monk. A peaceful life of prayer in service to God? Not for many medieval monks, who devoted their lives to making lots and lots of money. Religion was big business in those days and the merchandising opportunities were endless. Filmed on location at Citeaux, France, headquarters of the Cistercian Order, Terry discovers that monks were also pioneers in architecture, technology, and business.
"The Minstrel"
Supposedly wandering gaily from town to town, medieval minstrels were written off as an effete and ineffectual footnote to history. But, according to Terry Jones, this is unfair. Medieval showbiz could prove a risky career choice, with minstrels often caught up in wars and political wranglings.
"The King" tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 PM Central (and again at 1 AM).
"The King"
Meet the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly--three King Richards of England, or so history books say. The Good (Richard the Lionheart) spent most of his life crusading and only six months of a 10-year reign at home. Richard II was murdered to squash a popular uprising against those who deposed him. As for "child murderer" Richard III, his disfigurements were probably Tudor propaganda. Terry Jones also uncovers evidence of a King Louis--who seems to have been airbrushed from history.
"The Knight" and "The Outlaw" on Thursday at 11 PM and 11:30 PM (and Sunday following the others at 1 PM? is "The Outlaw")
"The Knight"
Former Monty Python member Terry Jones possesses a passion for the Middle Ages, and tackles--occasionally tumbling--iconic characters from medieval England. First, Jones looks at the role of the Knight and asks--Was he a noble hero in shining armor, or a murdering, looting, underpaid mercenary rapist? Discover some unsavory truths--and the dark side of chivalry. Shot on the great battlefields of Italy and at the Warkworth Castle in Northumberland, England.
"The Outlaw"
Unlike the altruistic Robin Hood of legend, outlaws were often members of the gentry who robbed the poor to give to the rich. Remarkably, these outlaws gained a place of respect in society.
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Friday is full of daytime goodies...
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King Arthur: Behind the Quest
Friday June 18th 7 AM Central (and again at 1 PM, and Sunday at 7:30 AM)
A behind-the-scenes look at our 2-hour special ("The Quest for King Arthur") that dives into one of history's murkiest swamps--the origins of the mysterious warrior king. Filmmakers and historians discuss the challenges of making a documentary that searches for the identity of a man whose legend shaped a 1,000 years of British culture, but who may have never existed! We also visit the set of the upcoming film "King Arthur" (starring Clive Owen) and the popular theme restaurant Medieval Times.
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History's Mysteries - Infamous Murders: Royal Murders
Friday June 18th 7:30 AM Central (and again at 1:30 PM)
Looks at the 1975 assassination of Saudi Arabia's King Faisal by his nephew Prince Faisal ibn Musaid, who had a history of mental illness and was quietly spirited away and never heard of again; the modern-day Romeo and Juliet tragedy of Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal, who murdered his father King Birendra in 2001 when he forbade his son to marry the woman of his choice due to political concerns; and the cold-blooded murders in 1918 of Tsar Nicholas II and his family by the Bolsheviks.
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History's Mysteries - England's Lost Castles
Friday June 18th 8 AM Central (and again at 2 PM)
During the early Middle Ages in England, timber castles were the dominant fortifications--yet today, only mounds of earth remain where the wooden wonders once stood. How did changing times and technological advances topple these timber citadels in favor of stone fortresses?
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History's Mysteries - The Bloody Tower of London
Friday June 18th 9 AM Central (and again at 3 PM)
We'll go inside the Tower of London, actually 20 towers, and see how this microcosm of nine centuries of history struck fear into the hearts Englishmen. Built on the site of ancient Roman ruins, William the Conqueror began construction in 1067, and subsequent monarchs added their own touch. Built to subdue the turbulent citizenry of London, the Tower claimed the lives of many until the mid-18th century
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History's Mysteries - The Knights of Camelot
Friday June 18th 10 AM Central (and again at 4 PM)
King Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table--are they figures from fanciful fable or portraits from a pagan past? Travel back to early England and Wales to unravel the Arthurian legend and learn why the yearning for Camelot and chivalry survives.
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History's Mysteries - The Enduring Mystery of Stonehenge
Friday June 18th 11 AM Central (and again at 5 PM)
For 5,000 years, the sacred site of Stonehenge has stood on the plain of Salisbury, England, silent witness to myriad mysteries. Who built the prehistoric stone circle? Druids? Merlin the Magician? Was it an altar for human sacrifice, or landing pad for UFOs? Experts, anthropologists, and astronomers assess the mystery.
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Modern Marvels - Hadrian's Wall
Friday June 18th 12 Noon Central (and again at 6 PM)
74-miles long and 2,000 years old, Hadrian's Wall winds over the hills and valleys of Northern England, marking the northernmost extent of a long-dead empire. Built of stone and mortar by Roman soldiers, it is the most significant Roman ruin in England. Ordered built by the Emperor Hadrian around the time of his visit in 122 AD, it was more a permanent demarcation and less a defensive barrier. We'll visit this archaeological treasure, which teaches us much of what the Roman era was like for Britain.
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All of this leading up to...
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The Quest for King Arthur
Sunday June 20th 8 PM Central (Also repeated, Monday the 21st at 1 AM Central, Thursday June 24th 6 PM Central, and again 9 AM Central on Saturday the 26th)
For centuries, the adventures of King Arthur and his fabled court have dominated the imagination of the western world. But how did this overpowering legend begin and what truth lies behind the enduring story of Arthur, King of Britons? In this 2-hour exploration of the Arthurian medieval myths, we examine the tantalizing historical facts behind the story of this band of deathless heroes and illuminate the contemporary quest by researchers to establish if the 6th-century warlord truly existed.
w00t!!!111!!
I guess they're gearing up for the Arthur special by showing akin programming. Set them TIVOs and VCRs! Double check the local listings because the Terry Jones Special have some Hour long episodes or versions, and some Half Hour long episodes or versions and the History Channel Website schedule simply doesn't add up properly.
________________________________________________
In the evening for the next three nights...
________________________________________________
Terry Jones - Medieval Lives
"The Monk" and "The Minstrel" are reairing tonight (Tuesday) on the History Channel at 10 PM and 10:30 PM Central respectively ("The Monk" again at 11 AM on Sunday, followed by "The Minstrel").
"The Monk"
From France, Terry Jones investigates the Monk. A peaceful life of prayer in service to God? Not for many medieval monks, who devoted their lives to making lots and lots of money. Religion was big business in those days and the merchandising opportunities were endless. Filmed on location at Citeaux, France, headquarters of the Cistercian Order, Terry discovers that monks were also pioneers in architecture, technology, and business.
"The Minstrel"
Supposedly wandering gaily from town to town, medieval minstrels were written off as an effete and ineffectual footnote to history. But, according to Terry Jones, this is unfair. Medieval showbiz could prove a risky career choice, with minstrels often caught up in wars and political wranglings.
"The King" tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11 PM Central (and again at 1 AM).
"The King"
Meet the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly--three King Richards of England, or so history books say. The Good (Richard the Lionheart) spent most of his life crusading and only six months of a 10-year reign at home. Richard II was murdered to squash a popular uprising against those who deposed him. As for "child murderer" Richard III, his disfigurements were probably Tudor propaganda. Terry Jones also uncovers evidence of a King Louis--who seems to have been airbrushed from history.
"The Knight" and "The Outlaw" on Thursday at 11 PM and 11:30 PM (and Sunday following the others at 1 PM? is "The Outlaw")
"The Knight"
Former Monty Python member Terry Jones possesses a passion for the Middle Ages, and tackles--occasionally tumbling--iconic characters from medieval England. First, Jones looks at the role of the Knight and asks--Was he a noble hero in shining armor, or a murdering, looting, underpaid mercenary rapist? Discover some unsavory truths--and the dark side of chivalry. Shot on the great battlefields of Italy and at the Warkworth Castle in Northumberland, England.
"The Outlaw"
Unlike the altruistic Robin Hood of legend, outlaws were often members of the gentry who robbed the poor to give to the rich. Remarkably, these outlaws gained a place of respect in society.
_______________________________________________
Friday is full of daytime goodies...
_______________________________________________
King Arthur: Behind the Quest
Friday June 18th 7 AM Central (and again at 1 PM, and Sunday at 7:30 AM)
A behind-the-scenes look at our 2-hour special ("The Quest for King Arthur") that dives into one of history's murkiest swamps--the origins of the mysterious warrior king. Filmmakers and historians discuss the challenges of making a documentary that searches for the identity of a man whose legend shaped a 1,000 years of British culture, but who may have never existed! We also visit the set of the upcoming film "King Arthur" (starring Clive Owen) and the popular theme restaurant Medieval Times.
________________________________________________
History's Mysteries - Infamous Murders: Royal Murders
Friday June 18th 7:30 AM Central (and again at 1:30 PM)
Looks at the 1975 assassination of Saudi Arabia's King Faisal by his nephew Prince Faisal ibn Musaid, who had a history of mental illness and was quietly spirited away and never heard of again; the modern-day Romeo and Juliet tragedy of Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal, who murdered his father King Birendra in 2001 when he forbade his son to marry the woman of his choice due to political concerns; and the cold-blooded murders in 1918 of Tsar Nicholas II and his family by the Bolsheviks.
_________________________________________________
History's Mysteries - England's Lost Castles
Friday June 18th 8 AM Central (and again at 2 PM)
During the early Middle Ages in England, timber castles were the dominant fortifications--yet today, only mounds of earth remain where the wooden wonders once stood. How did changing times and technological advances topple these timber citadels in favor of stone fortresses?
________________________________________________
History's Mysteries - The Bloody Tower of London
Friday June 18th 9 AM Central (and again at 3 PM)
We'll go inside the Tower of London, actually 20 towers, and see how this microcosm of nine centuries of history struck fear into the hearts Englishmen. Built on the site of ancient Roman ruins, William the Conqueror began construction in 1067, and subsequent monarchs added their own touch. Built to subdue the turbulent citizenry of London, the Tower claimed the lives of many until the mid-18th century
_________________________________________________
History's Mysteries - The Knights of Camelot
Friday June 18th 10 AM Central (and again at 4 PM)
King Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table--are they figures from fanciful fable or portraits from a pagan past? Travel back to early England and Wales to unravel the Arthurian legend and learn why the yearning for Camelot and chivalry survives.
__________________________________________________
History's Mysteries - The Enduring Mystery of Stonehenge
Friday June 18th 11 AM Central (and again at 5 PM)
For 5,000 years, the sacred site of Stonehenge has stood on the plain of Salisbury, England, silent witness to myriad mysteries. Who built the prehistoric stone circle? Druids? Merlin the Magician? Was it an altar for human sacrifice, or landing pad for UFOs? Experts, anthropologists, and astronomers assess the mystery.
___________________________________________________
Modern Marvels - Hadrian's Wall
Friday June 18th 12 Noon Central (and again at 6 PM)
74-miles long and 2,000 years old, Hadrian's Wall winds over the hills and valleys of Northern England, marking the northernmost extent of a long-dead empire. Built of stone and mortar by Roman soldiers, it is the most significant Roman ruin in England. Ordered built by the Emperor Hadrian around the time of his visit in 122 AD, it was more a permanent demarcation and less a defensive barrier. We'll visit this archaeological treasure, which teaches us much of what the Roman era was like for Britain.
________________________________________________
All of this leading up to...
________________________________________________
The Quest for King Arthur
Sunday June 20th 8 PM Central (Also repeated, Monday the 21st at 1 AM Central, Thursday June 24th 6 PM Central, and again 9 AM Central on Saturday the 26th)
For centuries, the adventures of King Arthur and his fabled court have dominated the imagination of the western world. But how did this overpowering legend begin and what truth lies behind the enduring story of Arthur, King of Britons? In this 2-hour exploration of the Arthurian medieval myths, we examine the tantalizing historical facts behind the story of this band of deathless heroes and illuminate the contemporary quest by researchers to establish if the 6th-century warlord truly existed.
w00t!!!111!!
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