On January 6, 1066, England made a choice meant to preserve order—and in doing so set itself on the path to conquest. The day after the death of Edward the Confessor, the kingdom’s leading nobles and churchmen gathered in London for an emergency session…
Read MoreThe Battle of Hastings, fought on October 14, 1066, stands as one of the most pivotal moments in English history, marking the end of Anglo-Saxon rule and the beginning of Norman dominance. The conflict began with a succession crisis following the death of King…
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