The format of the show was invented in Sweden, then filming took place for the TF 1 channel (France), for television channels in Belgium and Holland. And in 2006, viewers of Channel One watched the "Empire" project. In essence, this is a role-playing game, within which the project participants improvised. Sixteen hero-stars had the opportunity to travel back to the Middle Ages. The action took place in a real castle of the 12th century, far from civilization.