What is it? There's one historical artefact that tells us exactly why William the Conqueror thought he should be King of England. It's over 230 feet long and over 900 years old. Its the Bayeux ...

The king's name is William I of England, but you might know him better by his later name-- William the Conqueror. [Men shouting] Worsley, voice-over: Most of us think the Norman Conquest of England ...

With Gérald le Conquérant, Fabrice Éboué continues to explore social and humorous themes through the prism of colorful ...

Does it bother anyone else that the word “subtle” has a silent “b?” Is it ironic that the word subtle means “understated?” The “b” in subtle is, therefore, itself, subtle.

There are many towns across England named some variation of Burley, which translates from Old English as meaning a ...

A national TV documentary following the renovation of a 900-year-old castle over the past eight years will help mark its full ...

Jan. 7 - 21, 2025 and the Finale is March 23 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, ...

A GRADE II listed Queen Anne style house has gone on the market in the county. Haywood Lodge is a six-bedroom home, which although retains ...

Thomas Atwood dropped a hornet’s nest down his stepmother’s dress and unleashed an epic tale: 7’ giants, snuff-chewing women, ...

The Bloodhound, a breed with a storied past, has origins deeply rooted in ancient history. Developed in medieval France by ...

The coins feature depictions of both William the Conqueror and Harold II, representing a turning point in English history when the Saxon monarchy was replaced by Norman French rulers. "Each coin ...