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Archaeologists uncover ‘lost’ home depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry
The discovery not only sheds light on the final Anglo-Saxon king, it also provides a rare window into a key turning point in history for England, researchers said. Bosham is named on the Bayeux ...
Medieval toilet helps uncover lost home of the England’s last Anglo-Saxon King
The Bayeux Tapestry culminates in William’s victory in the Battle of Hastings. However, earlier artwork from the time also ...
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Famous Sutton Hoo helmet may be clue that early Anglo-Saxons fought as mercenaries for Byzantine Empire, study suggests
have also been found in the graves of early Anglo-Saxon warriors, which suggests their skill as horsemen was especially valuable. "These were experienced cavalry worth recruiting," Gittos wrote in ...
Medieval Mystery Solved: Lost Residence of England’s Last Anglo-Saxon King Uncovered
Archaeologists have likely found King Harold’s lost residence in Bosham, shown in the Bayeux Tapestry, confirming its elite ...
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Why was the Norman Conquest important?
The Vikings were defeated but the Normans succeeded in conquering England, bringing to an end Anglo-Saxon England. This is known as the Norman Conquest. The Normans, or 'North-men', were ...