Inglaterra, siglo XV. Hal, un caprichoso príncipe que vive entre la población lejos de la corte, se ve obligado por las circunstancias a aceptar el trono a regañadientes y convertirse en Enrique V.
Relata el ascenso de la legendaria heroína francesa desde su humilde origen hasta su liderazgo en la guerra contra los ingleses en el siglo XV. Inspirada por visiones divinas, desafía la oposición política y religiosa para liberar a Francia de la ocupación inglesa.
En el corazón del hermoso e histórico valle del Dordoña (Francia), un equipo de estudiantes de arqueología y su profesor se esfuerzan por descubrir las ruinas de un castillo del siglo catorce. Para el profesor Edward Johnston el proyecto representa la culminación de sus sueños. Con la ayuda del profesor adjunto Andre Marek, de su hijo Chris y de sus alumnos Kate, Stern y François, Johnston ha hecho grandes progresos no sólo en la excavación del castillo de La Roque sino también en la de un monasterio y otras estructuras del pueblo cercano de Castlegard. Pero las cosas están a punto de torcerse..... El Profesor Johnston tiene sospechas sobre el benefactor de la excavación - la empresa International Technology Corporation, encabezada por Robert Doniger – y se dirige a Nueva México en busca de respuestas.
Ruan, Normandía, 1431, durante la guerra de los Cien Años. Después de ser capturada por soldados franceses pertenecientes a una facción contraria, Juana de Arco, la Doncella de Orleans, es juzgada injustamente por un tribunal eclesiástico supervisado por sus enemigos ingleses.
Historical film directed and written by Sacha Guitry follows the the history of Paris from its founding through the significant events in the city's history.
France, 1425. In the midst of the Hundred Years’ War, the young Jeannette, at the still tender age of 8, looks after her sheep in the small village of Domremy. One day, she tells her friend Hauviette how she cannot bear to see the suffering caused by the English. Madame Gervaise, a nun, tries to reason with the young girl, but Jeannette is ready to take up arms for the salvation of souls and the liberation of the Kingdom of France. Carried by her faith, she will become Joan of Arc.
Could a nineteen-year-old girl change the course of history simply by faith? From ordinary farm girl to extraordinary hero, the life of Joan of Arc was one of conviction and courage. Fifteenth-century France was devastated by an ongoing war in which women did not fight. Yet Joan heeded the counsel of angels and transformed into a military leader, something her country needed but many feared. In this BYUtv original special, discover the stalwart spirit, military prowess, and enduring influence of Joan of Arc.
Ten Years after the English victory in Crecy an Anglo/Gascon Army led by Edward of Woodstock, The Prince of Wales, won a great victory at Poitiers on 19 September 1356. Once again a French Army was decimated by the despised English but what made this victory different was not only the capture of the French King, John II, but the fact that was a victory won by all arms, not just the longbow.This campaign, conducted by Edward, was a masterpiece of strategic warfare. In 3 months the Anglo/Gascon had carried out a devastating campaign of economic warfare that undermined the French State and destroyed the wealth of a major area of France. The final gloss on the campaign was the victory and the capture of the French King. The story is brought to life by being filmed on location and reinforced with re-enactment footage and expert analysis.