England, 11th century. William the Conqueror (ca. 1027-1087) wins the Battle of Hastings (1066), changing the shape of medieval Europe and the course of English history. An account of the life of the extraordinary Norman warrior who became king.

"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna, to modern Man, setting off to conquer space. 7 million years of triumph fraught with difficulties and extraordinary events that make Man what he is today.

这部记录片再现了法国历史上最著名的国王 路易十四的人生和爱情。太阳王路易十四征服了大半个欧洲，他的风骚佳话，骄奢淫逸至今仍为人津津乐道。但是他最大的成果，他平生最长期的寻求倒是他在凡尔赛所建的光辉尽伦的宫殿。