Surviving History
Encyclopedia
Surviving History was a series that aired on the History Channel. In the show, ancient weapons, devices, and execution methods were recreated and tested.
The series began airing on History International
at 8PM ET on Tuesdays, beginning September 2, 2008.
Individual episodes are available through VOD
services, iTunes
, and DVDs in the History Channel store.
All 9 episodes were released on DVD on November 18, 2008.
and similar may be different.
The official web page on the History web site was never updated after the first few episodes and only has descriptions of the first three, with the wrong air date for the 3rd.
Description
On Surviving History, the founder and employees of the ScareFactory attempt to recreate ancient devices. The main team consisted of Dave Fachman (Boss), Eric Conrath (Art Director), Josh Craig (Floor Manager), Brian Shoaf (Historian), Chad Reynolds (Fabricator), and DJ Weatherby (Welder/Designer). The show also featured three history professors who are experts on ancient technologies, Dr. Keith Pepperell (6 episodes) Dr. Meg Mateer (2 episodes) and Dr. Tim Davis (1 episode). The devices created were not always built of period materials or methods, but were functional. Dangerous devices were tested with purpose-build dummies. Many were also tested on ScareFactory employees, with appropriate protection and emergency services.Broadcast history
Surviving History aired on Sunday nights in June, then moved to Thursday nights. 4 episodes aired in a marathon during the afternoon of July 12, 2008. The final episode aired in the early morning of July 20, 2008.The series began airing on History International
History International
H2 , formerly History International , is a digital cable and satellite television channel that features historical documentaries, traditionally with an international focus...
at 8PM ET on Tuesdays, beginning September 2, 2008.
Individual episodes are available through VOD
Video on demand
Video on Demand or Audio and Video On Demand are systems which allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand...
services, iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, and DVDs in the History Channel store.
All 9 episodes were released on DVD on November 18, 2008.
Episode list
This table lists the episodes in the order they were aired. The episode numbers on iTunesITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and similar may be different.
The official web page on the History web site was never updated after the first few episodes and only has descriptions of the first three, with the wrong air date for the 3rd.
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