History Series / Conquest

** DropTheHammer, among the Weird Weapons.

** BladeOnAStick, peppered across different episodes (Weird Weapons dealt with most of the polearms, Medieval Tournament mentioned the poleaxe, and spears appear here and there)

** AnAxeToGrind, in the obvious episode.

* WeaponOfChoice: Almost all broad categories of weapons were covered:

** KnifeNut, given an episode along with daggers.

* BaldOfAwesome: Peter always rocks the chrome dome.

A show once on the [[{{TheHistoryChannel}} History Channel]], ''Conquest'' is an edutainment show about weapons, cultures, and tactics hosted by Peter Woodward and a rotating team. The typical formula of each episode involves an introduction to the topic at hand, an exploration of the topic's details, and a final team challenge, contest, or staged exhibition.

After its run, the [[{{TheHistoryChannel}} History Channel]] sort of disavowed all knowledge of its existence for a time, though episodes have begun re-airing on History Channel International and are being hosted on Youtube.

** LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe, the most prominent of which being the scuta of the Roman legionnaries.

* {{Flynning}}: Some of their practiced routines involve it, though Peter Woodward does try to rein it in.

* TheBerserker: Addressed in the Axman episode, as well as why the concept was very effective. In his words:
--> "Pure 100% aggression, without any thought of self-defense, is very unusual...'''and absolutely terrifying'''."

** Throughout, he also maintains lots of weapons or tactics are completely useless in the given situation (like using a heavy greatsword and armor on board a ship, or [[{{BladeBrake}} riding your sword down a ship sail]]).

** TheArcher, both in long- and cross- forms in different episodes.

** TheArcher
** AnAxeToGrind
** BladeOnAStick, across different episodes
** CarryABigStick
** CoolSword
** DropTheHammer
** EpicFlail
** TheGunslinger
** KnifeNut
** LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe
** RoyalRapier

* WeaponOfChoice: Almost all broad categories of melee weapons were covered:

* CatchPhrase: Peter Woodward thinks a lot of weapons are magnificent.

* ThemeParkVersion: They usually get the basics of the topic right, but miss on several details and have to reuse props, even if they're not historically accurate to the period in question.

A show once on the [[{{TheHistoryChannel}} History Channel]], ''Conquest'' is an edutainment show (emphasis on the entertainment) about weapons, cultures, and tactics hosted by Peter Woodward and a rotating team. The typical formula of each episode involves an introduction to the topic at hand, an exploration of the topic's details, and a final team challenge, contest, or staged exhibition.

* [[{{MST3KMantra}} MST3K Mantra]]: It was an entertainment show. People looking for a scholarly treatise on the finer points of the Battle of Hastings might try opening a book instead. People here to watch Peter Woodward swing an axe at a guy while screaming like a madman, on the other hand...
* NarmCharm: Peter Woodward and the Conquest team got to go to work and play barbarian or ninja or start throwing knives at targets. Quite understandably, they have a lot of fun throughout despite the lack of polish, and it shows.