The history of the Normans is a chronicle of the roots of modern society, religion and politics. This landmark three-part series presents the epic story of the Normans as it has never before told before.

Born of Scandinavian roots, they were the brutal band of warriors who sailed their longboats up the Seine and returned home as conqueror of Northern France. They were the lawless bandits who embraced the French legal system, the heathens who infiltrated and dominated Christian Europe. They were the early pioneers of the New World who faded from the memory of humanity to be replaced by the likes of Columbus and Cabot. Then they conquered England, went to Scotland by invitation and then on to Ireland with divine permission. Wherever they went, they penetrated the power elite-the church and the Monarchy-and left their mark forever.

With new historical and archaeological evidence, expert commentary and stunning visuals, this informative and entertaining series is the definitive film chronicle of the saga of The Normans.