The Battle of Hastings: The Birth of Modern England
- Episode aired May 18, 2021
- 19m
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In 1066 following the Battle of Hastings, William the Conquerer of Normandy invaded and conquered England beginning a dynasty that exists to the present day. Simon explains why WIlliam felt ... Read allIn 1066 following the Battle of Hastings, William the Conquerer of Normandy invaded and conquered England beginning a dynasty that exists to the present day. Simon explains why WIlliam felt he had a claim to the English throne and how the battle of Hastings turned miraculously in... Read allIn 1066 following the Battle of Hastings, William the Conquerer of Normandy invaded and conquered England beginning a dynasty that exists to the present day. Simon explains why WIlliam felt he had a claim to the English throne and how the battle of Hastings turned miraculously in his favor with the death of Harold Godwinson allowing William to over thrown the Anglos-S... Read all