legends

Retells the adventures of King Arthur, Queen Guenevere, Sir Lancelot, and the other knights of the Round Table.

Introduces children to Calamity Jane, distinguishing fact from fiction and discussing how she became a legendary figure in the Old West.

Describes some of the adventures of the legendary Captain Stormalong, who weighed some four tons at the age of twelve and was known for riding a whale.

Stories about a clever man who lived by his wits as his pockets were always empty.

Saint Francis teaches the wealthy villagers of Gubbio, Italy, the power of love and compassion when he makes peace with a wolf that has been terrorizing the community.

A retelling of the story of William Tell, who shot an apple from his son's head and ultimately was responsible for the formation of the country of Switzerland.

The very clever Oona saves her husband, the giant Finn McCool, by outwitting Cuhullin, who seeks to prove that he is the strongest giant in the world by beating Finn.

Master artist Han Gan's painted horse comes alive to help save ancient China from attack.

Examines the life of British Army officer T. E. Lawrence, or Lawrence of Arabia, and analyzes his vision for the modern Middle East.

Tells the legend of how a group of warriors called the Birkebeiners rescued the infant Prince Hakonby skiing across the rugged mountains in blizzard conditions to save him from his enemies, the Baglers.