Gripping reenactments, stunning CGI and eye-opening documentary sequences combine to tell the extraordinary story of the medieval knights. The heroes and heroines of this series are famous – and infamous – representatives of their kind, whose incredible stories are brought to life in ambitious and engaging scenes. We uncover the essence of knighthood: what was life like in their ice-cold castles? What motivated them and what did they achieve? And finally: why do these fearless warriors continue to fascinate us even today?