A unique hoard of 321 silver coins found last year during excavations for Sizewell C, is to be donated to Suffolk County Council’s ...
During his reign as King of England, as well as Denmark and Norway, Cnut had succeeded in the mission which his father had endeavoured to achieve, to rule over a vast North Sea Empire, united by his ...
Emma of Normandy is best-known as being queen consort to two kings – Æthelred the Unready and Cnut the Great – and the mother of two more, Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor. She was the daughter of ...
King & Conqueror explores the rise to power of Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy, but another key figure in the BBC series is Queen Emma of Normandy. (BBC) BBC's King & Conqueror may tell ...
In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Elizabeth Tyler and comedian Jen Brister in early medieval England to learn all about Queen Emma of Normandy. Emma was wife to two English kings – ...
The BBC’s latest historical drama, King & Conqueror, has some strong talent in its leading men. You’ve got James Norton playing the tragic fallen hero of English history, Harold Godwinson (King Harold ...
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Archeologists found over 300 silver coins dating back to the 11 th century. The hoard has been nicknamed “The Pasty” because the cloth and lead that were carefully wrapped around the coins resemble a ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Archeologists found over 300 silver coins dating back to the 11 th century. The hoard has been nicknamed ...
England has had a litany of kings whose histories are endlessly fascinating. Usually, when one thinks of one of these being coronated, they think of scenes from Westminster Abbey. But, before this ...
Kingdoms are a fascinating thing to study. For most of human history, people gathered around kingdoms to provide protection and a sense of stability. However, the Industrial Revolution and other ...