In Our Time: The Orkneyinga Saga
Melvyn Bragg and esteemed guests explore the epic “Saga of the Earls of Orkney,” unraveling the Viking power plays and legends that shaped the icy isles and beyond.
Vikings at War
Vikings at War explores Viking warfare, from weapons and tactics to conquest campaigns. Richly illustrated, it’s a vivid portrayal of an exciting epoch.
The Vikings
The Vikings blends myth and history, with Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis leading epic adventures in stunning fjords. Fierce battles and sibling rivalry abound!
The Longships
The Long Ships, a 1964 adventure film, dazzles with stunning visuals and action. Directed by Jack Cardiff and starring Richard Widmark and Sidney Poitier, it pits Vikings against Moors in a quest for a giant golden bell, though the script and historical accuracy falter.
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail
Kurosawa’s gem, The Men Who Tread on the Tiger’s Tail, is a tight, hour-long film features Prince Yoshitsune and his six samurai evading his power-hungry brother. With minimalist sets and sparse action, Kurosawa adds humor through a comedic porter.
Outlander
Outlander: Sci-fi meets Viking epic as an alien crash-lands in Iron Age Norway, teaming up with Vikings against a deadly creature. A genre-blending adventure with cosmic peril and unexpected heart.
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was a hit, captivating critics and audiences. Its sequel, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple, amps up the drama, diving deeper into Musashi’s saga.
Pathfinder
In Marcus Nispel’s Pathfinder, Viking kid Ghost joins a Skræling tribe in 10th-century North America, entangling with Starfire and seeking vengeance against Viking raiders.
The Hidden Fortress
Two bumbling misfits, a princess on the run, and gold hidden beneath strife. In a feudal frenzy, alliances shift, swords dance, and laughs echo. A cinematic escapade of humor and heroism, weaving a tale of greed and redemption through feudal chaos.
Knives of the Avenger
Rurik, a Viking mystery, lands at a rural farm, instantly tangled in a siege to defend Karan, a royal under threat by a rogue knight seeking the crown. As guardian, Rurik vows to end this chaos and shield her son, Moki, from the looming darkness.
