How The Norman Invasion Changed England | Dan Snow's Norman Walks

Historian Dan Snow puts his walking boots on and sets off to see what the great British landscape can teach us about our Norman predecessors. In this episode Dan looks at how the north of England was terroized by the Normans in their conquest of England.

Dan's exploration begins on the Sussex coast, where he travels along the coastline to uncover remaining evidence of Norman invasion and inhabitation, starting in Hastings where William the Conqueror and his army landed.

Matt Lewis explores the fascinating history of Conwy Castle on the coast of North Wales. Towards the end of the turbulent and blood-soaked 13th century, King Edward I of England sought to impose his rule on the rest of Britain. He set his sights first on Wales. Edward would build his infamous Ring of Iron, a series of castles designed to strangle Welsh resistance. Conwy was to be the royal jewel, with not only a castle, but a walled town stamping English control into the heart of Wales. From architectural experts to stonemasons, Matt will discover the castle’s French connections and how to spot them today. Historian Nathen Amin tells the story of Conwy’s connection to the Tudors, a Welsh family that would change British history forever. From Edward I’s hidden room in the chapel to the tale of a small boy who was the centre of a miracle, Conwy has wrapped hundreds of years of stories within its formidable walls. Let us know in the comments where you think the next series should go next in the hunt for

Tony Robinson explores how Julius Caesar strong armed his way to the top to become emperor of ancient Rome through bribery and corruption. He would go on to become one of the most infamous leaders of the ancient world and would shape world history for years to come.

Experience the harrowing reality of the Battle of Stalingrad through firsthand accounts of survival, sacrifice, and the brutal struggle that changed the course of World War II. This video immerses you in the memories of soldiers and medics who endured the siege of Stalingrad, one of history’s most pivotal and devastating battles. Hear vivid recollections of relentless bombings, desperate house-to-house fighting, and the unimaginable conditions faced by both the Soviet defenders and the invading German forces. Through raw and personal testimony, you’ll learn how the fate of the Soviet Union hung in the balance as the Germans pressed towards the Volga, aiming to capture vital oil fields and break the Soviet resistance. Discover how Stalingrad became a nightmare of burning ruins, constant shelling, and unimaginable loss. The video details the strategies of generals like Zhukov, the infamous "not one step back" order, and the psychological toll on young recruits thrown into a relentless meat grinder. As the city was encircled and the tide turned, listen to the stories of miraculous survival, heartbreak, and the bittersweet victory that ultimately marked a

Explore Winchester, Alfred the Great's capital, from coronation origins to St Cross and Henry VIII's painted Round Table. From a Celtic ford and Roman town to Saxon Wynton Cester, Winchester rose with Alfred the Great during England's struggle against the Danes. After retreating to the Somerset marshes, Alfred reorganized Wessex and established Winchester as a center of government, worship, and learning. The Great Hall of the Norman castle housed the treasury and exchequer, kept the Domesday Book, and even hosted parliaments into the 1300s. After a fire in 1302, the bishop's palace near the cathedral became the preferred royal residence. Bishop Henry de Blois founded the Hospital of St Cross, England's oldest almshouse, originally for 13 poor men. Two orders of brothers remain, in black and in purple, with weekly tokens of charity that recall centuries of care. In the 15th century, Cardinal Henry Beaufort, so powerful he once pawned the royal crown to lend money to the king, expanded this vision of welfare and service. Winchester Cathedral grew from the Old Minster, the spiritual heart of Wessex. Here the