This history-documentary explores the dark past of the Middle Ages. European history is rife with stories of power struggles, forbidden love and criminal deeds - not to mention unsolved murders. The episodes investigate the cases of famous medieval figures to reveal the shocking truth behind their mysterious deaths. Expert discussion and drama reconstructions bring the stories back to life. The tales include the unusual death of playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1593, the political turmoil surrounding King Edward II and the enemy motives behind Arthur of Brittany's cryptic end.