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King Harold's 200-mile march to Battle of Hastings a 'myth', historian says

King Harold's legendary 200-mile march across England to confront the invading William the Conqueror at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066 is probably a "myth", recent research suggests. Rather than racing on foot, the Anglo-Saxon leader more likely relied on a coordinated naval strategy.

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Norman conquest coin hoard to go on show in Bath before permanent display

Trust announces major grant to exhibit £4m Chew Valley Hoard, which was found by metal detectorists in 2019

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux Tapestry loan labelled ‘heritage crime’ amid damage concerns

It is part of a cultural exchange announced by French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer when they met in July.

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Bayeux Tapestry: Thousands rally against ‘catastrophic’ move of 1,000-year-old relic from France to London

More than 64,000 people have signed a petition calling on Emmanuel Macron to revoke the loan of a 1,000-year-old tapestry to London

The Independent UK

King and Conqueror Cast Shines as BBC Drama Splits Critics — Fans Already Want a Sequel

BBC's King and Conqueror sparks mixed reviews but strong cast performances have fans talking, with viewers already hoping for a sequel beyond 1066.

International Business Times UK

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau: ‘I had a very uncomfortable experience on my first film, before intimacy coordinators’

INTERVIEW: Six years after the ‘Game of Thrones’ role that made his name, the Danish actor is returning to battle for BBC epic ‘King & Conqueror’. He talks to Ellie Harrison about 11th-century history repeating itself, and muses on everything from AI to intimacy coordinators to society’s obsession with reversing…

The Independent UK

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.

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How To Watch King and Conqueror Online And Stream Every Episode 100% Free From Anywhere

James Norton plays the besieged King Harold II in this epic historical drama, and this guide here explains how to watch King and Conqueror online and for free from anywhere.

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French petition to block Bayeux tapestry's loan to UK gains 40,000 signatures

A petition to stop the Bayeux tapestry being loaned by France to the British Museum has attracted more than 40,000 signatures

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British Museum to loan Lewis Chessmen to France in exchange for Bayeux Tapestry

THE British Museum will loan the Lewis Chessman to France in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry, set to return to England for the first time in more…

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Voices: There’s more to the Bayeux Tapestry loan deal than meets the eye…

COMMENT: Arranging for the historic depiction of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings and the killing of King Harold to ‘come home’ for the first time in 900 years is nothing short of a diplomatic triumph – but could it also open the door to the British Museum handing…

The Independent UK

Bayeux Tapestry to go on show at the British Museum as it returns to England for first time in 900 years

Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026

Evening Standard

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years

The tapestry is expected to arrive in the UK to the British Museum next year on loan from France.

The Independent UK

European year of the Normans reopens debate over Irish identity

Ministers approve Ireland’s participation in cultural initiative but Sinn Féin calls commemoration offensive

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From the Tour de France to the Caen Millennium: six reasons to visit Normandy this year

Whether you want to marvel at a medieval masterpiece or educate yourself at a second world war memorial, set sail for an adventure in this region and you’ll be spoiled for choice

The Independent UK

The Bayeux Tapestry inspires fresh debate over ‘missed’ penis in depiction of historical battle

One Oxford scholar counted 93 penises – but another expert believes there is one more

LiveScience

Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death

A long roll of cloth embroidered with key scenes from British history is a unique medieval chronicle.

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Norman coin hoard becomes England’s most valuable treasure find after being sold for record-breaking sum

The coins date back to the transition from Saxon to Norman rule in 1066

The Independent UK

Detectorist hails ‘lottery’ payout five years after finding ancient coins

Adam Staples found the Chew Valley Hoard, worth £4.3m, in Somerset in 2019 but has only just received his share of the treasure’s value.

The Guardian - UK

From D-day events to the Deauville film festival: seven great reasons to visit Normandy this summer

With new museums and experiences to mark major historical landmarks, it’s a memorable time to visit this region of France

Inverse

'House of the Dragon's Epic New Opening Credits is Ripped from Real History

A 1000-year-old work of historical art inspired the new textile-rich opening credits for HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel.

The Guardian - UK

Experience: I’m making a lifesize replica of the Bayeux tapestry

It’s been eight years since I started, and I’m now 44 metres in. It’s taken its toll

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux Museum lands 1872 reproduction of tapestry from Rolling Stone’s estate

Lifesize replica of 70-metre work, which cost museum £16,000, was part of sale of late drummer Charlie Watts’s estate

The Guardian - AU

My big move: I’d lived in western Sydney my entire life – but I found myself in the UK’s ‘happiest place’

Until I was 25, I’d lived in the same house, on the same street. But after a shaky start in Shakespeare’s county, I got a bicycle, learned to drive and wrote a novel

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