Ancient Assassins

Backed with overwhelming force, Pagan Vikings wrestle King Alfred for control of 9th century England.

1644. Ng Mui escapes from Beijing. Taking refuge in a Shaolin monastery, she learns their Kung Fu and develops a new form of the martial art.

1527. The King of Spain's army, plans to kill the Pope. He can only be saved by Captain Röist and his force of Swiss Guards.

Sir John Hawkwood, a pioneer of psychology and guerilla tactics, threw out the rulebook and won battles using his wits.

371 BC. Ancient Greek superpower the Spartan army, confronts the three hundred warriors of the Sacred Band of Thebes.