The Normans won, King Harold was killed, and William became king. This brought an end to Anglo-Saxon and Viking rule. A new age of Norman rule in England had started.
The Normans won, King Harold was killed, and William became king. This brought an end to Anglo-Saxon and Viking rule. A new age of Norman rule in England had started.
Historian Robert Bartlett explains how the Vikings of the 10th Century mixed with the French to create Normandy and transform Europe. Watch the full documentary The Normans on BBC Select.
Above: Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, which commemorates the Norman invasion of England. Countless sailing experiments with replica ships continue to confirm the excellence of Viking ship design.