The Normans
Men from the North
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
Professor Robert Bartlett travels from Britain to Jerusalem via Sicily, examining the expansion and unchecked ambition of the Norman empire, and how its impact still resonates in today's culture and politics. He discovers how, under the leadership of Scandinavian raider Rollo, these descendants of the Vikings first established themselves in northern France and became an unstoppable force of Christian knights and warriors
The Normans airs on PBS America (Freeview) at 6:35 PM, Tuesday 17 June.
Topics
News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Robert Bartlett
Presenter
Robin Dashwood
Series Director
Chris Granlund
Executive Producer