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Origins of the Normans

Published: May 1, 2024, 2 a.m.

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Because of William the Conqueror\\u2019s victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the Normans have remained a familiar and important name in British history. But who were they? And how did they come to change culture across the European continent?


In this explainer episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega tells the fascinating story of the rise of the Normans.


This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.


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