This video details the rise of William, Duke of Normandy, from a vulnerable fugitive to the supreme warlord of France. It chronicles his strategic triumphs over rebellious nobles and rival kings, culminating in a decisive victory over...

Battle of Val es Dunes, 1047 AD Early years of William the Conqueror Part 1 DOCUMENTARY

This video recounts the early struggles and triumphs of Duke William of Normandy, including his marriage to Matilda of Flanders and his conflicts with powerful enemies like Guy of Brion and King Henry. Despite facing challenges from...

This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the invading Norman forces led by Duke William of Normandy defeated the Anglo-Saxon army under King Harold Godwinson....

Emma of Normandy was an influential queen of the early medieval period. From her marriage to Aethelred to her marriage to Cnut the Great of Denmark, Emma's decisions and the subsequent political reactions and tensions had far-reaching...

When Cnut the Great died, the sons of Emma and Cnut as well as the sons from each of their first marriages argued for control of various parts of the kingdom. This video covers the complexities of these competing claims, political...

Soon after the death of her first husband, Emma of Normandy married Cnut the Great of Denmark. This video delves into the political and personal dynamics of their marriage, as well as the peace and stability they brought to England....

After 5 weeks of Danish rule in 1014, King Aethelred gained control of England again. But when he died a few years later, the country fell into years of instability and uncertainty. Learn about the power struggles, alliances, and...

Emma of Normandy, was a noblewoman in the 900s-1000s who became Queen of England twice. This video explores her upbringing, her political marriages, and her role as a prominent figure in court. The transcript also touches on her...

In the year 1002, Emma's husband Aethelred launched a massacre of Danes in England that would come to be known as the Saint Bryce's Day Massacre. This video explains how previous decisions Aethelred made, such as paying Danish...

Part 1 of the Monarchs of England goes from end of the Roman Empire all the way through the age of the Anglo-Saxons! Enjoy!

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.

The Battle of Hastings 1066