★7.4
The Lion in Winter
Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.
★0.0
Aliénor d'Aquitaine : une rebelle au Moyen-Âge
In this episode of Secrets d’Histoire, Stéphane Bern explores the life of a great queen of the Middle Ages: Eleanor of Aquitaine. A passionate and loving woman, ahead of her time. She goes on a crusade, she gets divorced... It is also thanks to her that the legend of King Arthur will be born.