Medieval Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine has to come to the rescue...again. This time, her son King Richard the Lionheart has been taken hostage on his way home from the crusades. Show more Queen Eleanor ...

Set in medieval England during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart, this animated series follows Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a noble Saxon knight who fights for justice, honor, and the rightful king.

One passion shared by academics, journalists, and contributors to internet blogs is debunking what you think you know. Naturally, it is the job of the serious historian to separate fact from fiction.

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