From Viking raids to royal conquest, a dynasty reshapes medieval Europe.

Unpack the decisive conflicts that transformed Rollo from Viking raider into the founder of Normandy, then follow his descendants as they turn a frontier duchy into a major power. Through sieges, alliances, and rival kings, this series reveals how Norman ambition changed the balance of medieval Europe, making each chapter rewarding to watch.

Episode guide

3 episodes

1Rollo the Viking: The Conquest

Thanks to him, Normandy became one of the most powerful principalities of the kingdom of France. Rollo the Walker isone of the most terrible Viking warriors in history and his adventure began 1200 years ago, at the mouth of the Seine.

50 min

2William the Conqueror: The Rise

At the head of Normandy, the descendants of Rollo built one of the most powerful and best-organized duchies in Europe.But in 1035, the crown was inherited by an 8-year-old bastard child, William the Conqueror.

50 min

3Richard the Lionheart: The Fall

In the 12th century, Normandy was at its peak. Thanks to the efforts of the legendary Norman duke, Richard the Lionheart,it controlled almost half of the Frankish kingdom and England. They invaded Ireland, raided Sicily and Spain; nothing wasout of the Normans’ reach.

50 min

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