How The Normans Terrorized The North Of England | Dan Snow's Norman Walks

Dan explores what happened after the invasion - where did the Normans go as they cemented their rule? He follows the Welsh border examining one of the most challenging areas the Normans encountered.

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.

From the omen of 1066's long-haired star to Hastings and the Harrowing of the North, this episode charts William the Conqueror's brutal rise. In History Makers, we trace the Norman story from Viking roots to the making of a king. We meet Rolf the Ganger and the birth of Normandy under Charles the Simple, then enter William's perilous childhood: assassination plots, the murder of his guardian Osborne Crepon, and years of anarchy. We see the young duke's iron resolve at Alençon, where taunts of "hides for the tanner" triggered a ruthless reprisal, and his strategic marriage to Matilda of Flanders. With Edward the Confessor's death, rival claims ignite. We examine Harold Godwinson's disputed oath in Normandy, William's papal-backed invasion force, and the contrasting battle doctrines of Norman combined arms of archers, spearmen and cavalry, as shown on the Bayeux Tapestry, versus the Anglo-Saxon shield wall and Dane axes. After Harold's dash north to defeat Harald Hardrada and Tostig at Stamford Bridge, the stage is set at Senlac Hill. At Hastings, arrows, infantry and cavalry grind at the Saxon line. When

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

Across the waters of the North Sea, the Vikings launched raids on the coasts of Britain and Ireland, targeting monasteries like Lindisfarne, where monks produced illuminated manuscripts of breathtaking beauty. Yet the Vikings who terrorized Dark Age Europe spent as much time creating their own stunning artwork as they did stealing it from others.

In this episode of Cooking for the Crown, Christian receives a special invitation from Tokugawa Yoshitaka, a direct descendant of the legendary Shogun. Guided by Japanese tradition and the art of fusion cuisine, Christian sets out to prepare a traditional meal for Tokugawa and his esteemed guests. Delve into the intricacies of Japanese cuisine as Christian navigates the challenges of creating a tomato miso soup that beautifully blends European and Japanese flavours. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Tokugawa family while witnessing the delicate balance between presentation and taste. Don't miss this tantalizing exploration of food, culture, and the royal heritage of Japan in this captivating episode of the food documentary series. ------- Step into the royal kitchen with Cooking for the Crown, a captivating food documentary that takes you on a culinary journey through the palaces of the world's most esteemed monarchy. Discover the tantalizing flavours and traditions that have delighted the royal family for generations. Uncover the secrets behind exquisite banquets and ceremonial feasts, as renowned chefs and historians delve into the rich history of royal