BBC drama King & Conqueror is bringing the Norman conquest to the small screen, a historical event thus far untouched in fictional form. The eight-part series centres on two characters, William, Duke ...

LONDON — The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century treasure showing the tale of how William the Conqueror came to invade England in 1066, is set to be displayed in Britain after France agreed it could ...

A tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion is returning to the U.K. for the first time in 900 years. On a state visit, France's president announced a loan to the British Museum.

In 1066, England experienced a significant year marked by the reign of four kings and a fierce battle for the throne between King Harold Godwinson and the invader William of Normandy. The new series ...

After conquering England in 1066, William the Conqueror faced fierce resistance in the north. His response was the Harrying of the North, a scorched-earth campaign that wiped out entire communities.

BBC historical drama King & Conqueror explores the lives of Harold of Wessex and William of Normandy, and the bloody conflict that broke out when they both sought the throne of England. Led by James ...