History Channel

DVD Features:

Interactive Features:

• Interactive Menus
• Scene Access
• Interactive Game - Interactive Historical Timeline of Critical Events

Text/Photo Galleries:

• Biographies - 1. Terry Jones
• Filmographies - 1. Terry Jones

Product Description:

Former Monty Python member Terry Jones hosts this journey along the ancient route of the Crusades from Europe to the near East. Computer animation, "living" paintings, battle recreations and lush illustration bring this bloody, enriching and sometimes comical clash of Christianity and Islam back to life. Each of the 4 episodes is 50 minutes long.

Plot Synopsis:

Ex-Monty Python member, Terry Jones, takes us through 200 years (1096 to 1270) of medieval history, explaining the Crusades and the religious conflicts of the era, using re-enactments and reconstructions. Each program is introduced by Roger Mudd. Series premiered June 5, 6, 7, 8, 1995 on the Arts and Entertainment Network.

Plot Keywords:

Documentary | History | Medieval | Religion | War

Exerpts:

"900 years ago the Christians of Europe began a war to conquer the world in the name of Christ. The center of that world was Jerusalem." -- opening for the series

Production Notes:

• IBM provided the CLUNY computer reconstructions.
• Consultants were Sir Steven Runciman and Profesor Suheil Zakkar.
• Additional credits: Liz Friedman (graphic designer); David Lazenby (armour designer); Will Winch (assistant director); Joe Ryan (stage lighting); Sarah Lambert, Rod Williams, Lucy Jago (research)
• Quotation Readers: Jonathan Adams, Sean Barrett, Hash Chamchoun, Anthony Zaki, Kammy Darweish, Kate Ereira
• Bob Stewart played the Minstrel in "Part 4 Destruction."
• Copyright 1995 BBC/A&E Network.

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