Season 1, Episode 3

Barbarossa and the Lion

Air Date: 2008-11-02

Overview: Rivalry in the family. He is the king of the Germans and wants to rule over the Occident as emperor: the Staufer Frederick Barbarossa. His empire extends as far as southern Italy. But his rule is disputed. Powerful rivals challenge the monarch - including his former ally Henry the Lion.

Runtime: 43 minutes