If Harold’s aim of strengthening England was wise, his means were hard to digest. For the true cause for 1066 – and the end of the Anglo-Saxon era – was a searing sibling rivalry.

Clive Anderson has always been fascinated by Harold Godwinson whose life and reign came to a bloody end at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which a thousand years on is still the most famous date ...

The story of Harold Godwinson's defeat in the Battle of Hastings was a long and bloody affair, which followed family betrayal and other nefarious deeds in scenes that could have inspired today's ...

Harold Godwinson's defeat at the hands of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 sealed his place in history, albeit for the wrong reasons.

Following Edward's death, Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, took the English throne. In some parts of the country he was perhaps viewed as a usurper. Certainly he was viewed as such by the ...

In contrast to Harold Godwinson’s army, William and his men were well-rested and prepared for battle. The two sides lined up against each other at Senlac Hill, seven miles outside of Hastings ...

The team investigate Harold's Field in Portskewett, Monmouthshire. It has long been rumoured as a site where Harold Godwinson, later to become King Harold, built a hunting lodge in 1065 after ...

James Norton is diving into English history as Harold Godwinson in King & Conqueror, praising the cast and the experience of shooting the series. Norton's role extends beyond acting as he is also ...

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