In this historical TV-series the viewer discovers the past of the Belgian Royal Family. Each episode shines a light on a king and his surroundings. By telling their stories, the Belgians are getting a better understanding of their national history. A unique approach which combines fiction and non-fiction is used. Reporter Arnout Hauben discovers history in nonfiction through real testimonials with the people of today, whilst telling the stories of kings and queens of the past. By adding a fictional element he pushes the boundaries of the medium. While interviewing people of the present, he is able to go into the past and do (fictional) “interviews” with our kings and queens at unique moments in their lives. By doing so, we close the gap between ordinary people and great figures of the past. We are able to give them a voice, a feeling, look behind their status and tell their story from a human perspective. Trying to do the job they were born into, the best they can. Historical figures can be contested, but we need to try to understand them before we judge. The choices people make can easily be traced back to the experiences they have had in their lives. The reporter’s way of bringing history to life is a winning concept for the Belgian public.