Knut: The Viking Emperor
2026– · Sky History · 70 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Knut the Great, Master of Northern Europe
Tue, 26 May, 6:00 am
The documentary traces Knut's rise from young warrior to North Sea ruler through Assandun, the taking of Denmark and Norway and his grip on England.
About
Seeking to avenge his father, Knut the Great defied all expectations to rise to power. Through cunning attacks, fierce battles, and strategic alliances, he conquered England, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. He forged an unprecedented union between Nordic and Anglo-Saxon lands, establishing a maritime empire that stretched from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Baltic Sea.
This success allowed him to secure lasting political and cultural control over Northern Europe, becoming the ruler of the largest empire ever created by the Vikings.
A story of war, blood, and power, Knut: The Viking Emperor dives into the life of a military genius whose thirst for glory left an indelible mark on the history of Europe, brought to life through fully AI-generated reconstructions in collaboration with historical advisors.
Episodes
- E01
The Birth of a Viking Warrior
Tue, 5 May· 70 minThe life and exploits of Knut the Great, who claimed the crowns of England, Norway and Denmark and forged an unprecedented union between Nordic and Anglo-Saxon lands.
- E02
The Revenge Of A Landless King
Tue, 12 May· 70 minThe life and exploits of Knut the Great, who claimed the crowns of England, Norway and Denmark and forged an unprecedented union between Nordic and Anglo-Saxon lands.
- E03
The Last Duel for England
Tue, 19 May· 70 minThe life and exploits of Knut the Great, who claimed the crowns of England, Norway and Denmark and forged an unprecedented union between Nordic and Anglo-Saxon lands.
- E04
Knut the Great, Master of Northern Europe
Tue, 26 May· 70 minThe documentary traces Knut's rise from young warrior to North Sea ruler through Assandun, the taking of Denmark and Norway and his grip on England.