Episode 312
Origins of the Normans
Dr. Eleanor Janega tells the fascinating story of the rise of the Normans.
Gone Medieval · History Hit
May 1, 202443m 42s
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Show Notes
<p>Because of William the Conqueror’s 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?</p><br><p>In this explainer episode of <em>Gone Medieval</em>, Dr. Eleanor Janega tells the fascinating story of the rise of the Normans.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Ella Blaxill and produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p><strong>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code MEDIEVAL - sign up </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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