Movies and TvShows featuring "anglo-saxon" theme.

Vikings follows the adventures of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok and his Viking brethren as they raid, battle, and explore new lands. The show explores themes of war, mythological characters, betrayal, and the struggles of Viking life. It also delves into the complex relationships between brothers, husbands and wives, and fathers and sons. With its gripping storytelling and intense action sequences, Vikings has become a beloved TV show for fans of history, drama, and adventure.

Set in 9th-century England, The Last Kingdom tells the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a warrior born a Saxon but raised by Vikings. As he navigates through the political turmoil and battles between kingdoms, Uhtred must reclaim his birthright and create his own destiny.

Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war.

After King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg ventures to unite England in a fractured kingdom, facing treachery, battles, and the prophecy of 'seven kings must die'. Uhtred must navigate Viking invasions, betrayal, and the struggle for power while striving to fulfill his mission.

Taking a 'bottom-up' view of history by exploring everyday lives of the nations ordinary people.

An alternative history of the British Isles, told through art. Looking at 1,500 years and eight dramatic turning points, acclaimed artists and thinkers encounter key historic art works from across the UK that have shaped the history of the British Isles and inspired their own work.

Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.

After experiencing the horrors of World War I, a man seeks refuge and tranquility by spending a month in the peaceful countryside. As he delves into art restoration and befriends the locals, he uncovers hidden secrets and struggles with his own inner demons.

Alfred the Great is a gripping drama set in 9th-century England, where the fearless Viking invasions threaten to destroy the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. As the young warrior Alfred rises to power, he must navigate the treacherous politics of his time, face battles against the ruthless Danes, and protect his people and his kingdom from annihilation. This gripping tale explores the intense struggle for power, the complexities of religion, and the indomitable spirit of a legendary leader.

This documentary goes beyond the text of the epic poem and examines the history behind its writing. With interviews and travels in Europe, BEOWULF AND THE ANGLO-SAXONS dives into the culture of the people who created the classic myth. This title also explores the warrior society of the ancient people. Miraculously preserved over the centuries, its artistic importance was unrecognized until an essay by J. R. R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings) revealed its unity and multi-dimensional structure. Beowulf is now regarded as the most important manuscript the Anglo-Saxons have handed down to us, of immense linguistic as well as poetic value. This program sets out to trace the origins of the tribes that brought this epic into being, the war-like Norsemen from Sweden, Denmark and Germany who were to conquer and settle regions of a more clement and fertile island that would become known as England, named after the tribe of the Angles.

Delve into the fascinating story of the British royal family, the House of Windsor, from its origins in Anglo-Saxon times to the present day. Discover iconic monarchs, significant events, and the enduring legacy of the royal institution.

Historian Michael Wood returns to his first great love, the Anglo-Saxon world, to reveal the origins of our literary heritage. Focusing on Beowulf and drawing on other Anglo-Saxon classics, he traces the birth of English poetry back to the Dark Ages. Travelling across the British Isles from East Anglia to Scotland and with the help of Nobel prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney, actor Julian Glover, local historians and enthusiasts, he brings the story and language of this iconic poem to life.