It's over 230 feet long and its 900 years old. What is it? There's one historical artefact that tells us exactly why William the Conqueror thought he should be King of England. It's over 230 feet long ...

What it is: A roll of linen cloth with wool embroidery depicting scenes from the 11th century Where it is from: Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy, France When it was made: The late 11th century Related: ...

After conquering England in 1066, William the Conqueror faced fierce resistance in the north. His response was the Harrying of the North, a scorched-earth campaign that wiped out entire communities.

The story behind the Battle of Hastings had never been told on screen. Now it's an epic series that goes behind the history to show us the man and women who lived it, as star James Norton and director ...

Multicultural Britain tells itself stories in order to live. One such story is that the island has always been a diverse, cosmopolitan place. On social media, graduate degree holders will eagerly tell ...

Sometimes casting can be a completely creative process and sometimes contracts can get in the way. With CBS Studios‘ upcoming King and Conqueror about Harold of Wessex and William the Conqueror, it ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X This story is based on the conflict between Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror in 1066 for ...

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Consisting of 58 scenes stitched into the linen cloth in different colors of wool, the medieval work of art — which is technically an embroidery rather than a woven tapestry — measures nearly 230 feet ...