# Norman Conquest
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The norman conquest of England (or the Conquest) was an 11th-century invasion by an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish, and Breton troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror.
William's claim to the English throne derived from his familial relationship with the childless Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Confessor, who may have encouraged William's hopes for the throne. Edward died in January 1066 and was succeeded by his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson.
What the Normans did for our diet
On BBC Radio 4 we’re marking the arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry in London by exploring the impact of the Norman invasion. In this programme, food historian Dr Annie Gray travels to Normandy to investigate how the Norman Conquest changed what we eat and drink.
The Normans crossed the English Channe…
Archaeologist Debunks The Bayeux Tapestry
Is the Bayeux Tapestry the ultimate piece of medieval political spin? Today, Giselle puts seven claims from Britain’s favorite masterpiece to the test using real archaeological evidence, excavated longships, horse bones, and battlefield finds! From false myths about King Harold’s death to hidden An…
Is There a Royal Sex Scandal Hidden in the Bayeux Tapestry? With David Musgrove
This September the Bayeux Tapestry went on display at the British Museum to huge crowds of eager patrons. This is the first time it has been displayed in England since it was made almost 1,000 years ago, and the exhibition is expected to draw over 7.5 million people until it journeys back to Bayeux…
The Complete History of Medieval Britain: From Roman Fall to Norman Conquest Explained
Drift off to sleep with the ultimate bedtime history story — a gentle, atmospheric journey through the entire history of medieval Britain, from the twilight of Roman rule to the monumental Norman Conquest of 1066. In this sleep-inducing episode, we cover the dramatic fall of Rome in Britain, the ri…
The Making of England: A Complete History of Ancient & Medieval England — From Stonehenge to the Tudors
Discover the captivating story of England from its earliest origins through the medieval era in this comprehensive podcast episode. Journey back 900,000 years to prehistoric Britain, explore the mysteries of Stonehenge, and witness the dramatic rise and fall of Celtic tribes, Roman conquerors, and …
Special Episode: 1066 and the Battle of Hastings
Greg Jenner is joined in medieval England by Dr Erin Goeres and comedian Alison Spittle to learn all about the tumultuous events of 1066, famously depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, to celebrate its arrival in London. The death of Edward the Confessor without an heir in January 1066 kicked off a thre…
Stephen & Matilda
Anarchy in the U.K., literally. After a period of stability following the Norman Conquest, things are shaken up with the first “Lady of England” who was nearly, but not quite, the first Queen of England. But listen in to find out how she might be the one who has the last laugh.
401. Norman Conquest: Secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry (Part 1)
The Bayeux Tapestry shows one of the defining moments in English history. But look closer at its dragon-prowed ships and its warriors, and there's another story stitched into the Battle of Hastings. Why does the Norman invasion look so much like a Viking raid? Who were the Normans before 1066, and …
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