National Geographic: Icons of Power
Season 1
Documentary series examining the politics and intrigue surrounding history's most famous figures, including Henry VIII, Napoleon Bonaparte, Peter the Great and Catherine the Great.
Where to Watch National Geographic: Icons of Power • Season 1
4 Episodes
- Madness of Henry VIIIE1
Madness of Henry VIIIKing Henry VIII of England had everything any man could ever desire but he blew it all for the sexual favours of Ann Boleyn; a tart-tongued, two timing, power-hungry gold-digger. King Henry's descent into obsession, violence wielding his power like an axe. Explore the hidden truth of his unchecked power and egotism. - Napoleon's Final BattleE2
Napoleon's Final BattleBy exploring the astonishing and dramatic course of Napoleon's 100 Days - the period during which Napoleon escaped from exile and marched on Paris to conquer Europe once again - the film opens an essential window revealing the inside story of modern history's greatest conqueror. - Wrath of the TsarE3
Wrath of the TsarTsar Peter the Great - the six-foot seven-inch giant who literally reinvented Russia - orders the torture of his greatest antagonist. Only his son, Alexei, dared say no to the reformer Tsar, he fled the country to escape his father's iron will; The Tsar tracked him down, kidnapped him and set about changing his blood, by brute force. - Catherine the GreatE4
Catherine the GreatEmpress of Ambition: Catherine the Great hijacked a country she wasn't born to rule. To cling to power in a cutthroat world, she would have to overthrow and assassinate her husband, battle the Ottoman Turks into submission, and face the wrath of the Russian people in a massive rebellion.