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How to watch 'King & Conqueror' — stream the historical drama ft. Game of Thrones star for *FREE*

Ambition, betrayal and power. 1066 and all that plus more. Here's how to watch "King & Conqueror" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 23, 2025

Norwich Castle fully reopens after five year closure for £27.5m renovation

Floors of the Norman keep have been restored to their royal glory of 1121

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Surprising facts about royal residences - from unexpected décor and secret rooms to interesting guests

With centuries of history and tradition governing their very existences, it's no surprise that the royal residences are almost as fascinating as the family themselves

Woman & Home · Dec 18, 2024

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Henry I’s luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years

A National Trust viewing platform at Corfe Castle offers visitors a glimpse into the king’s royal quarters in Dorset

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Public to see king’s ‘penthouse view’ for first time since 1646 destruction

A new viewing platform will let visitors to Corfe Castle get close to Henry I’s keep, which was built in 1107 but destroyed in the English Civil War.

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024

Public to see king’s ‘penthouse view’ for first time in almost 400 years

A new viewing platform will let visitors to Corfe Castle get close to Henry I’s keep

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Historically 'important' Scottish medieval coin from David I's reign up for sale

A UNIQUE and unpublished coin from the reign of David I of Scotland that was minted in Carlisle is set to fetch a large sum of money at auction this…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2024

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How the Borders’ great abbeys came into being

IN this short series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders, we have reached

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

Musical riots, 1984 books, and extra-long bread – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

‘Unambiguous proof’: medieval archbishop revealed as lost English saint

Historian at English Heritage uncovered entry about Thurstan in a service book from Pontefract Priory, which was laid waste during the Reformation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

Reading gaol, prison home of Oscar Wilde, sold to educational foundation for £7m

Initial proposals for historic site include plans for educational centre, museum and exhibition space

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Let’s hear it for England’s royals – and centuries of incompetence, criminality and failure

We’re often told the current crop lack the dignity that monarchy deserves. But what about the losers, adulterers and delusional brutes who came before?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023

'We've seen jail car park where missing English king may be buried – and have doubts'

The historian who discovered Richard III's remains underneath a car park in Leicester reckons she's struck gold again at another car park – but fellow experts aren't too sure

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

The Leader podcast: 900 years of Barts

On 25th March 1123 a former courtier of Henry I, a man called Rahere, founded St Bartholomew’s Hospital.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023

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Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023

A landmark to toast 900 years of Barts: cancer centre could transform lives

Exclusive: London’s oldest hospital launches campaign to raise money for centre to treat capital’s most vulnerable patients

Salon · Jan 28, 2023

King Henry I's deadly horror-movie diet

Known for his ruthlessness, King Henry I's fatal weak spot proved to be his diet

Salon · Oct 22, 2022

"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle

George R.R. Martin drew from history, particularly a two-decade period known as The Anarchy for this Targaryen plot

The New Daily · Oct 20, 2022

HBO’s House of the Dragon was inspired by a medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

Author George R R Martin has made no secret of the real-life medieval inspiration for House of the Dragon.

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The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

HBO's 'House of the Dragon' was inspired by a real medieval dynastic struggle over a female ruler

In three decades of teaching medieval European history, I’ve noticed my students are especially curious about the intersection of the stories told in class and the depictions of the Middle Ages they see in movies and television.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II may have made it to 96 — but these other royals weren't so lucky

It's fair to assume Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed relatively good health, given she lived to the ripe old age of 96. However, we can't say the same for these other royals …

Chronicle Live · Sep 14, 2022

When Newcastle's historic Castle Keep was almost replaced by a windmill

The castle dates back to 1080 when it was founded by Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror - then, between 1168 and 1178, it was rebuilt in stone by King Henry I

Salon · Mar 14, 2022

Royal heirs who died before they reigned

Not every hopeful monarch got their chance to ascend the throne, no matter how long they waited

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