Episode 1

E1

Prince Charles, known as Charlemagne or Charles the Great, was an aggressive ninth-century French ruler determined to increase his territory.

Episode 2

E2

After conquering Europe, Charlemagne orders a common-language translation of the Bible and converts Saxon leader Widukind to Christianity.

Episode 3

E3

For defending Rome against the Byzantines, Pope Leo III crowns Charlemagne ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.