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After the Normans took control of England, the Anglo-Saxons experienced a significant shift. Join us as we uncover what ...
This is known as the Norman Conquest. The Normans, or 'North-men', were originally Vikings who settled in northern France in AD900. Edward 'the Confessor' was an important Anglo-Saxon king.
The conquest started with a series of devastating ... This time the invaders brought with them two languages: French and English. The Norman leaders spoke French; indeed the Welsh chroniclers ...
The first episode charts British history all the way from the dawn of man to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Professor Weaver shares his biased views, whilst Colin Gordon introduces a host of stars: King ...
Sir Norman Wisdom once said that in Albania at least he is more popular than David Beckham. Yesterday came the proof. With perfect comic timing, the 86-year-old funnyman just happened to be in the ...
Under the patronage of Anglo-Norman nobles and Welsh landed officials, the Poets of the Aristocracy thrived. The Conquest of Wales was a traumatic event. When Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was killed in ...