Heroic Times

Europe in second half of 16th century was very rough place to live. Peasants of Slovenia and Croatia had even rougher times because of the constant...

King Carlos II of Spain (r. 1665-1700) once sent his brother Luis to lead a military expedition into Albania and conquer that land for the Spaniards....

This animated short challenges enduring myths, spawned by fairy tales and romances, about women in medieval society. It explores the differences and...

Using historically-accurate, battle-filled re-enactments and interviews with expert historians and noted authors, this two-part documentary series...

In the 13th century a scheming thief finds his wits challenged by a hunter and his daughter.

Devout Christians Töre and Märeta send their only daughter, the virginal Karin, and their foster daughter, the unrepentant Ingeri, to...

A Muslim ambassador exiled from his homeland joins a group of Vikings, initially offended by their behavior but growing to respect them. As they...

Set during the early part of his reign, Ivan faces betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he seeks to unite the Russian...

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.

Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's...

In a medieval kingdom, a princess is locked in a cave, held captive by a dragon. The royal cook, Bram, is in love with her and prepares meals for...

Wartburg Castle has towered majestically over the Thuringian Forest for almost a thousand years. The medieval building is a living testimony to...