From the Viking invasions to the great sieges of Richard the Lionheart, the history of the Dukes of Normandy is an incredible military epic spanning more than 300 years.
It is a great saga led by impetuous conquerors, all descending from Rollo the Walker. They were fearsome warriors and the worst enemies of the Kingdom of France for generations. These great warlords, all born under the Norman banner, defended their territory at the risk of their own lives, and showcased outstanding fighting skills on the battlefield.
War strategies, castles and the most deadly siege engines: In 3 episodes, this series offers a deep dive into the great armed conflicts that made Normandy one of the most coveted territories in Europe.
Episode 1: Rollo the Viking: The Conquest
Episode 2: William the Conqueror: The Rise
Episode 3: Richard the Lion Heart: The Fall
Direction: Juliette Desbois
Production: ZED for CuriosityStream & Histoire TV
For the millennium of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2027