BBC drama King & Conqueror is bringing the Norman conquest to the small screen, a historical event thus far untouched in fictional form. The eight-part series centres on two characters, William, Duke ...

The BBC has been exploring the history of the Battle of Hastings in dramatic form in King & Conqueror. Here is everything that you need to know about the historical accuracy of the series, and what is ...

Every school kid in the U.K. knows that the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066, "King & Conqueror" - despite having admitted to taking "some liberties" with the history - helps explain why. This is ...

In the mood for 'William the Conqueror The First Norman King of England' on your favorite screen? Here are some helpful extras before you press play about the documentary flick. William the Conqueror ...

A landmark study co-authored by Professor Stephen Baxter, Professor of Medieval History, Faculty of History, has shed new light on the Domesday survey of 1086—one of the most famous records in English ...

King & Conqueror is coming to the BBC this August, with all episodes of the historial drama available on BBC iPlayer from 6am on August 24th and the first episode airing on BBC One that same evening.

Back in 2021, Hannah’s love of all things nerdy collided with her passion for writing — and she hasn’t stopped since. She covers pop culture news, writes reviews, and conducts interviews on just about ...

Here’s a fun fact about Britain: according to investigative journalist Kevin Cahill, in the UK and Ireland, 70% of land is still owned by less than 1% of the population. In his book Who Owns Britain, ...

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