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The Bald Historian loves history and learning about the world’s story. We also want you to love learning about our history too. Join us as we explore our shared history. We aim to enlighten, educate and entertain.
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William faces yet another revolt. This time it is not the Anglo-Saxons rising up against him. This is a case of keeping your enemies close, but your friends closer. Once the Normans have consolidated their grip on England, they set about changing the landscape of the Kingdom and then going further by documenting all that is owed to the Norman King.…
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The Normans have forced the Danes to leave England. But a threat still remains - Hereward the Wake. He makes his stand at Ely, an island surrounded by marshland. There are also changes to the Church in England, in which William brings it more into line with Rome, and the Church in Normandy. As the Normans attempt to stamp their authority on the Chu…
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Join us as we journey back to the 11th century and meet such characters as Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William of Normandie, as they battle it out to decide who is the rightful King of the English! Learn about the events leading up to the battles of Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings, and gain an insight into the battles themselves.…
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