William of Normandy was crowned King of England on Christmas Day 1066. In this third part of my interview with Prof. David Bates @spearheadofhistory we discuss the immediate consequences of the victory at Hastings. Depending on the source, William is presented in a different light. Were these chronicle(rs) with an agenda and, more importantly, how did William treat the English, his new subjects? Watch the full interview with Prof. Bates here: https://youtu.be/ah_gndQ8FDE Don't miss any future posts and videos: https://www.spearheadofhistory.com For guided tours of Medieval Normandy and other iconic sights like the D-Day beaches and Mont Saint Michel visit: https://www.spearhead-tours.com

The battle of Hastings marked a turning point in the history of England. The second part of my interview with Prof. David Bates @spearheadofhistory is dedicated to the clash between the invading Normans and Harold's Saxons on 14 October 1066. Which were the key moments of the struggle? Did William's superior generalship influence the outcome of this confrontation and how did Harold die? Watch the full interview with Prof. Bates here: https://youtu.be/ah_gndQ8FDE Don't miss any future posts and videos: https://www.spearheadofhistory.com For guided tours of Medieval Normandy and other iconic sights like the D-Day beaches and Mont Saint Michel visit: https://www.spearhead-tours.com

The end of William's rule of the cross-Channel 'empire' was marked by his decision to order a remarkable survey which came to be known as Domesday Book.Thus, the final part of my interview with Prof. David Bates @spearheadofhistory is dedicated to discussing the many facets of Domesday Book, the tragicomedy of William's funeral in Caen which also marks the removal of a dominant figure in human history and the duke-king's legagcy. Watch the full interview with Prof. Bates here: https://youtu.be/ah_gndQ8FDE Don't miss any future posts and videos: https://www.spearheadofhistory.com For guided tours of Medieval Normandy and other iconic sights like the D-Day beaches and Mont Saint Michel visit: https://www.spearhead-tours.com