Knut: The Viking Emperor (Documentary, English)
Genres: War, History
Status: Running
Premiered: 2026-05-04
Network: Sky History
Country: GB
Airs on: Monday
Air time: 21:00
Runtime: 70 minutes
Average rating: 7.8
Seeking to avenge his father, Knut the Great defied all expectations to rise to power. Through cunning attacks, fierce battles, and strategic alliances, he conquered England, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. He forged an unprecedented union between Nordic and Anglo-Saxon lands, establishing a maritime empire that stretched from the North Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Baltic Sea. This success allowed him to secure lasting political and cultural control over Northern Europe, becoming the ruler of the largest empire ever created by the Vikings. A story of war, blood, and power, Knut: The Viking Emperor dives into the life of a military genius whose thirst for glory left an indelible mark on the history of Europe, brought to life through fully AI-generated reconstructions in collaboration with historical advisors.