In one of medieval Europe’s most pivotal conflicts, William of Normandy launched a daring invasion of England, overcoming internal doubts, assembling a coalition army, and winning papal support. The ...

The year 1066 is probably the best-known date in history ... Across the Channel, William, Duke of Normandy, believed HE was the rightful heir. William was a blood relation of Edward and ...

This 5-minute animated video tells the story of Edgar Aethling, Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy, all claimaints to throne in 1066. BBC Bitesize for Teachers has thousands ...

William was officially crowned on December 25 in Westminster Abbey, but spent most of his rule on the French coast of Normandy. Islamic scholar Imam Al-Bayhaqi also passed away in 1066.

Historically, the Channel Islands once formed part of the Duchy of Normandy. In 1066, both Normandy and England came under the rule of William the Conqueror. In 1204, England lost continental ...

The invasion was sparked when King Edward "the Confessor" - a distant cousin of William of Normandy - died in January 1066. William claimed he had been promised the job so when he heard a man ...