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Why did the Normans invade England?
This video covers the cause of the Norman invasion in 1066. Despite King Edward making, William Duke of Normandy heir to the English throne, Harold Godwinson stole the crown.
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History_4k
(January 1066 - England) When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 2 - One Minute History_4K
October 14, 1066 - The King of England and the Duke of Normandy meet on the battlefield. The prize to be won; the English crown. King Harold defends the high ground with his infantry in a shield-wall formation. William takes the field...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica Presents: WWII Infographic Explainers: Utah Beach
Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray explain the Allied invasion of Utah Beach during the Normandy Invasion of World War II using infographics.
Jabzy
100 Years War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the 100 Years War
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 8: Aftermath of the Rebellion and Death of the Henrys
Fighting among Eleanor and Henry II's sons continues, this time against each other rather than united against their father. Eleanor remaines in prison, only emerging ocassionally when her presence is politically convenient to Henry II....
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 10: King John
John again challenges the rule of his brother Richard I but is quickly defeated by his mother's forces. Richard is captured on his way back through Europe but Eleanor secures his release. Eventually, Eleanor is able to convince her two...
Curated Video
Empress Matilda part 16: Henry II, King of England
Matilda returned to Normandy, where her husband had become the Duke and she the Duchess, taking the lands from Stephen. As Stephen grew older and support for him was waning, Henry of Anjou's claim to the throne grew stronger. Henry was...
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Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: The battle of Stamford bridge
What mistake did Harold make while waiting for the contenders to the crown? What happened on September 1066? Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had, Part 2
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Empress Matilda part 5: Unmarried Heir to the Throne
Upon returning to England, her father King Henry I made the unprecedented act of naming Matilda as his heir. Some nobles initially announced their support for her, but, because she was a female, there were some duties Matilda wouldn't be...
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Empress Matilda part 8: Stephen, King of England
Although Stephen of Blois had a weak claim to the throne, he was able to make his way to England quickly and shore up support from Londoners and key members of nobility and the church, including the Archbishop of Centebury. Those who had...
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Eleanor of Aquitaine part 11: Final Years
John I and Phillip II of France continue to battle on and off. Arthur, Duke of Brittany and Geoffrey's son, rebels and attempts to take more territory. Eleanor is captured but John's forces set her free and capture Arthur and Hugh IX of...
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Empress Matilda part 9: King Stephen's Loses Control
Stephen's time as King of England got off to a rough start, as rebels defied him and he lost control of French territories. Robert, Earl of Gloucester and half-brother to Matilda, renounced his allegiance to the King and gave his public...
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Empress Matilda part 7: A Fight for the Throne
King Henry I died suddenly. Because he and Matilda were estranged at the time, she was not at her father's bedside on his last days, which caused many to question her right to the throne. Her cousin, Stephen of Blois and Duke of...
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Empress Matilda part 6: Countess of Anjou
Matilda reluctantly married Geoffrey of Anjou. He was much younger than Matilda and their marriage got off to a rocky start. However, at King Henry I's urging, they eventually reconciled and went on to have three sons. Although the King...
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Empress Matilda part 1: Childhood
Empress Matilda was the oldest child of King Henry I of England. While it was assumed that her younger brother William would inherit the throne, Matilda was well-educated during her childhood, learning many languages and focusing on...
Curated Video
Eleanor of Aquitaine part 5: the Angevin Empire
Eleanor and her second husband, Henry II combine their territories to become what is known today as the Angevin Empire, stretching from the Carcassonne in the South of France to Northumbria in the North of England. Eleanor has more...
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 2 - One Minute History_1080
October 14, 1066 - The King of England and the Duke of Normandy meet on the battlefield. The prize to be won; the English crown. King Harold defends the high ground with his infantry in a shield-wall formation. William takes the field...
The March of Time
1944: BATTLE OF SAIPAN: VS U.S. Navy transport ships moving on the Pacific Ocean. INT VS Operators checking maps. EXT VS Scout airplanes launching from ramp on deck of naval ship. World War II, WWII, Pacific Front
MOT 1944: BATTLE OF SAIPAN: VS U.S. Navy transport ships moving on the Pacific Ocean. INT VS Operators checking maps. EXT VS Scout airplanes launching from ramp on deck of naval ship. World War II, WWII, Pacific Front
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History_1080
(January 1066 - England) When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...
Jabzy
Norman Conquest of England - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Norman Conquest of England
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France, Normandy - Etretat unique landscape
etretat is best known for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and a pointed formation called L'Aiguille or the Needle, which rises 70 metres above the sea.The Etretat Chalk Complex, as it is known, consists of a complex...
Jabzy
Danish Invasions of England - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Danish Invasions of England