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It was the site of an infamous bloody battle and has been at the heart of conflict and military battle for the 900 and some years that have followed.
Harald Hardrada ruled Norway from 1046 to 1066. Whichever way you spell his name, here is the story of the last great Viking ruler. 1066 was a major turning point in British history as Anglo-Saxon rule
Published: April 13, 2021 at 7:48 am Each month BBC History Revealed asks a historical expert for their take on what might have happened if a key moment in the past had turned out differently. This time, Jonny Wilkes talks to Marc Morris about what England might have been like had Harold Godwinson triumped over William of Normandy at the battle of Hastings… Advertisement So much hinged on the battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. Victory for William, duke of Normandy, ushered in the Norman Conquest and huge political, administrative, cultural, religious and social changes. It est...