Who and what were the knights? How did they live? Castle-builders, royal henchmen, battle-enthusiasts and holy warriors all rolled into one, they are among history's enigmas.
EPISODE 1
Iron Heroes
The Knights lived brutal lives, glorified by tales of chivalry and courtly love that have left us with a skewed idea of knighthood.
EPISODE 2
Part 2: For Fame And Honor
Gaining honour, respect and glory is all-important to the medieval knight. Embark on a crusade to the Holy Land in pursuit of the infidels.
EPISODE 3
Last of their Kind
Peasant revolts, armies of mercenaries, and a new way to fight wars using muskets and canons make the mounted knight in his cumbersome armour a thing of the past.
David Ritchie
Christian Feyerabend
