NOVA: Secrets of Lost Empires II - Medieval Siege

• Director: Michael Barnes
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• Genre: Science & Technology
• Movie Type: Inventions & Innovations, World History
• Release Year: 2000
• Run Time: 60 minutes

Plot

Discover the intrigue and fascinating experience of medieval battlefields 200 years before the cannon was invented. Nova Video Library: Secrets of Lost Empires II- Medieval Siege reminds us that the Middle Ages were a fascinating time period for war. Learn how medieval carpenters built the trebuchet -- a mechanized catapult capable of slinging boulders great distances toward enemy lines. Explore humongous stone fortresses, protected medieval castles, travel to Loch Ness, and uncover the history of the chaos of medieval battles. An exhilarating and educational program, this Nova program is not to be missed. ~ Laura Mahnken, All Movie Guide

Cast

Stacy Keach - Narrator

Credit

Michael Barnes - Director, Paula S. Apsell - Executive Producer, Michael Barnes - Executive Producer, Michael Barnes - Producer, Michael Barnes - Screenwriter