The Deadliest Unit of the Middle Ages! | Medieval Dead Season 3 Episode 4
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The Deadliest Unit of the Middle Ages! | Medieval Dead Season 3 Episode 4
Emerging from the turbulent 13th-century Anglo-Scottish wars, the Gallowglass were a terrifying, hereditary caste of heavily armored Norse-Gaelic infantrymen who completely dominated the battlefields of medieval Ireland. This episode follows elite archaeologists as they conduct the first-ever geophysical and magnetometer survey on Knockdoe Hill—the site of the bloodiest, no-surrender clash in 1504—unearthing a long-lost medieval boundary wall that served as the epicenter of the slaughter. From analyzing the unique, fantastic armor profiles carved on the ancient tombs at Roscommon Abbey to the meticulous real-world recreation of a River Barrow broadsword featuring a hollow-pommel design engineered for blistering speed rather than brute force, the lethal finesse of these legendary axe-wielding warriors is finally stripped of its myth and brought into the light of modern science.
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The men who went to fight Islam in the crusades were the elite warriors of their day.
Trained since childhood, they achieved numerous victories against unbelievably superior numbers.
No doubt an intimidating unit, but not close to a crusader knight.
The Deadliest Unit of the Middle Ages! | Medieval Dead Season 3 Episode 4
Ancient History
21,605 views
The Deadliest Unit of the Middle Ages! | Medieval Dead Season 3 Episode 4
Emerging from the turbulent 13th-century Anglo-Scottish wars, the Gallowglass were a terrifying, hereditary caste of heavily armored Norse-Gaelic infantrymen who completely dominated the battlefields of medieval Ireland. This episode follows elite archaeologists as they conduct the first-ever geophysical and magnetometer survey on Knockdoe Hill—the site of the bloodiest, no-surrender clash in 1504—unearthing a long-lost medieval boundary wall that served as the epicenter of the slaughter. From analyzing the unique, fantastic armor profiles carved on the ancient tombs at Roscommon Abbey to the meticulous real-world recreation of a River Barrow broadsword featuring a hollow-pommel design engineered for blistering speed rather than brute force, the lethal finesse of these legendary axe-wielding warriors is finally stripped of its myth and brought into the light of modern science.
Welcome to Ancient History, the ultimate digital destination for premium documentaries that bring the past to life through forensic science, expert storytelling, and ground-breaking discoveries. From the dark secrets of the Middle Ages to the monumental wonders of Ancient Egypt, we explore the legendary figures and pivotal events that shaped human history.
Join our community of history explorers here: 👉 @ancienthistory-documentaries
#ancienthistory #historydocumentary #christophermarlowe #truecrimehistory #historicalmysteries