The Bayeux Tapestry and the Normans
Explore the history & legacy of the Normans as the Bayeux Tapestry goes on display in UK.
Special Episode: 1066 and the Battle of Hastings—You're Dead to Me
Join Greg and his guests in medieval England to learn about the tumultuous events of 1066.
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The Power of the Bayeux Tapestry—Illuminated
George Parker on the political and diplomatic power of the Bayeux Tapestry over centuries.
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Edith Swan-Neck and the Bayeux Tapestry—Drama on 4
The making of the Bayeux Tapestry, dramatised by Jonathan Myerson.
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What Did the Normans Ever Do for Us?
Katie Razzall asks why the Norman Conquest still matters today.
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King Harold Writes Back
Historian Michael Wood on the place of the Norman Conquest in British cultural imagination
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What the Normans did for our diet—The Food Programme
Food historian Dr Annie Gray considers how the Norman Conquest changed our diet.
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How the Normans changed the way we speak—Word of Mouth
Michael Rosen explores the impact of the Norman invasion on the English language.
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The Bayeux Tapestry—You're Dead to Me
Join Greg and guests in 11th-century Europe to take a close look at the Bayeux Tapestry.
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The Bayeux Tapestry—Short History Of...
What do the tapestry's scenes of battle reveal about life and death in the Middle Ages?
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1066: The Shadows of War (Part 1)—The Rest Is History
Which events at the dawn of 1066, sparked the Battle of Hastings?
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The Road to 1066: Revenge of the Vikings (Part 2)—The Rest Is History
The Vikings are coming for 9th century England following the murder of their brethren.
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The Road to 1066: Rise of the Normans (Part 3)—The Rest Is History
The rise of William of Normandy, later, the Conquerer
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The Road to 1066: Countdown to Conquest (Part 4)—The Rest Is History
The thrilling life of Harold Godwinson - England's greatest hero
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The Normans—Short History Of...
The Normans were a formidable force who left a lasting legacy across the British Isles
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The Norman Yoke—In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ‘the Norman Yoke'.
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The Battle of Hastings—Dan Snow’s History Hit
Dan tells the dramatic story of 1066.
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The Domesday Book—In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Domesday Book.
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Domesday Book—Short History Of...
The Domesday Book has survived almost 1,000 years of turmoil, war and politics.
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The Normans—Free Thinking
Rana Mitter and guests look at Norman history, misconceptions and echoes heard today
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10. 1066 and the Last Vikings—Noiser Presents, Real Vikings
1066 ushers in the ultimate Norse showdown, bringing down the curtain on the Viking Age…
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The Last Viking: The Saga of Harald Hardrada (Part 1)—The Rest Is History
The early life of history's most famous viking: Harald Hardrada
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Siege, rebellions, and conquering Normans: it all happened in Exeter—Secret Devon
What is the story is behind ruins in the center of Exeter? Rosemary Griggs explains.
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British Castles—Short History Of...
For over 600 years, castles played a leading role in the story of Britain.
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