Knut: The Viking Emperor
★ 8.7 · 2026 · Documentary
Episodes
1. The Birth of a Viking Warrior53m · Witness the rise of a Viking prince as Knut sets his sights on England, launching a ruthless conquest that will reshape Northern Europe.
2. The Revenge of a Landless King56m · Knut returns to reclaim England as war, betrayal and destiny collide in a fierce clash with Edmund Ironside for the kingdom's future.
3. The Last Duel for England54m · Follows Knut's rise from young warrior to North Sea ruler through Assandun, the taking of Denmark and Norway and his command of England.
4. Cnut The Great, Master Of Northern Europe50m · Cnut the Great, Master of Northern Europe: Knut's rise surges from young warrior to North Sea ruler through Assandun, the taking of Denmark and Norway and his grip on England.More Like This
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