If you’re a lover of medieval history and the epic battles that have shaped nations, you may be wondering how to watch King & ...

Harold Godwinson was born into power and prestige. But when he became king of England, he soon found that his luck had run ...

The BBC historical drama tells the life story of Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror, but some creative license has been taken.

King Charles appears to shut down Donald Trump 's attempt to give him a new nickname in a blunt five-word remark. The ...

Matilda of Flanders sits in the shadow of her more famous husband but, writes Tracy Borman, she was an able political player ...

Who was the legendary Viking warrior Thorkell the Tall, and precisely how tall was he? From his links with the Jomsvikings to ...

The medieval masterpiece—embroidered on a 230-foot piece of linen—depicts a royal betrayal that changed history.

While Essex has a rich history, perhaps one of the most famous English kings is understood to have been buried here after being slain in battle, at least according to legend. Known best for going to ...

BBC’s highly anticipated drama King and Conqueror finally aired last weekend (August 24), with James Norton leading the star-studded cast as the Former King of England, Harold Godwinson. The series ...

The year 1066 is one of the most dramatic and transformative years in English history. It’s probably the battle that most British people ...

'Was William The Conqueror's Retreat Real or Feigned?' In this video, Dan Snow speaks to medieval historian Marc Morris about what really happened on October 14th 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, ...

NEWS ANALYSIS. France's decision to lend the nearly 1,000-year-old tapestry to the United Kingdom represents part of the long ...