New On The History Channel In February, 2008

Written by TVSA Team from the blog History on 02 Feb 2008
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New on History this February, 2008:

NEW SERIES

Human Weapon
Premiered: 1 February, 2008 at 21h30

Throughout history, martial arts have had a significant impact on world events. Cultures and civilisations have both risen and fallen as a result of military prowess, especially when it came to direct combat.

Karate, Capoeira, Muay Thai and Kung Fu are all unique products of fascinating pasts.

Human Weapon follows two martial arts enthusiasts on their search to find the most impressive practitioners of an array of combat techniques. Join them in some extreme and exotic places as they sample the cultures of the Asian world.

Episodes across the series are as follows:

Muay Thai: Ultimate Striking - 1st February at 21h30
Karate - 8th February at 21h30
Eskrima Stick-fighting - 15th February at 21h30
Krav Maga of Israeli Commandos - 22nd February at 21h30
Pankration: The Original Martial Arts - 29th February at 21h30

Military Blunders
Premiere date: 17 February, 2008 at 19h00

In war, victory relies on careful planning and flawless execution. Poor arrangement, meddling politicians and bad strategy have changed the outcome of wars and the course of history. This series details some of the worst military mistakes of the 20th century.

Episodes for the month are as follows:

Disaster in Somalia - 17th February at 19h00
The Maginot Line - 24th February at 19h00

SPECIALS

A Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower (3-part Special)
Premiere date: Sunday, 3 February, 2008 at 20h30

This series reveals the true story behind the first Thanksgiving and the Pilgrim Fathers’ voyage to America aboard the Mayflower. The show digs beneath the surface of the well-known story, outlining the horrific religious persecution that prompted the colonists to leave England.

Using dramatic re-enactments based on original source material, the series recalls their harrowing Atlantic crossing, and the physical and psychological ordeal of their first bitter winter in America.

Part 2 is on Sunday, 10 February, 2008 at 20h30
Part 3 is on Sunday, 17 February, 2008 at 20h30

Banned From The Bible (2-part Special)
Premiere date: Wednesday, 6 February 2008 at 20h30

Biblical canon. Scholars and authors examine the contentious texts, explaining the myriad reasons behind their exclusion from the Bible. Contrary to accepted belief, these stories have circulated for centuries. They have been lost, rediscovered and skilfully pieced together by experts. They shed new light on the early centuries of Christianity, and raise provocative questions about what was ultimately included in today’s Bible.

Part 1 of the series is called: Enigma's of the Old Testament.
Part 2 is on Wednesday, 13 February 2008 at 20h30 and is called: Secrets of the Apostles.

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