# Battle of Hastings
Hardcore Viking Facts that Inspire Fear and Respect
Viking scholarship and history underwent serious changes recently. A more nuanced view sees Vikings as more than vicious raiders and wanton killers who terrorized the civilized world. Vikings not only raided, but…
What Life Was Like As A Medieval Soldier
Life in the Middle Ages was brutal and dirty. If you were a soldier, it was even rougher than you…
The Role of Fool was a Staple in Medieval Culture… In Some of the Most Unexpected Ways
Court jesters conjure images of medieval feasts, where the fool, brightly dressed and belled, would entertain his Lords guests with…
The Bloody History of the Plantagenet Dynasty in 10 Events
"From the Devil we sprang, and to the Devil we shall return" - king Richard the Lionheart, referring to his…
History’s 10 Most Consequential Battles
What makes a battle historically consequential? Not the brilliance of the victory, as history is replete with lopsided victories whose…
10 Fascinating Facts About Anglo-Saxon England that Will Impress Your Friends
The Anglo-Saxons established themselves in England in the 5th century, and gave their name to the country and to an…
For William the Conqueror, Winning the Battle of Hastings Was Only the Beginning
1066 is one of the most famous dates in British history: William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings.…
The Dangerous Throne: 8 English Kings That Met a Violent End
They say ‘it is good to be king’ and in most cases, it certainly is. However, being the English king…
When William Conquered England: The Battle of Hastings in 1066
On October 14, 1066, a field some seven miles from the town of Hastings was the scene of arguably the…
This Day In History: William the Conqueror Invades England (1066)
On this day in history the Duke of Normandy William, invaded England, claiming the throne of that kingdom. He landed…