William the Conqueror’s path to power began with the death of his father and a childhood marked by betrayal, assassination, and constant danger. Ascending as Duke of Normandy at just eight years ...

Lucy investigates William the Conqueror. ♪ Lucy Worsley, voice-over: Christmas Day, 1069, Northern England. ♪ A warrior king makes his way through the ruins of York Cathedral.

William's claim to the English throne was based on his assertion that, in 1051, Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne, being a distant cousin of his, and that Harold II - having sworn ...

James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will star as Harold of Wessex and William the Conqueror. By Lauren Hubbard Published: Mar 05, 2024 11:51 AM EST Save Article ...

King William was a hard man, determined to use force to impose his will on the nation he had conquered. He was so successful at it, the Anglo-Saxons became second-class citizens in their own country.

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 and over 900 years old. Its the Bayeux Tapestry.

William's claim to the English throne was based on his assertion that, in 1051, Edward the Confessor had promised him the throne, being a distant cousin of his, and that Harold II - having sworn ...

King William was a hard man, determined to use force to impose his will on the nation he had conquered. He was so successful at it, the Anglo-Saxons became second-class citizens in their own country.