Why William the Conqueror Made Doomsday Book – Old Sarum 1086
On 1 August 1086 at Old Sarum, William the Conqueror received the Doomsday Book and a realm-wide oath. This film uncovers why the survey really existed: power. From Gloucester Cathedral…
How The Medieval Nobility Was Born
In 1066, a new group of masters arrived in England. They didn't just bring swords; they brought a new way of life that would transform the English landscape forever. This…
How Old is ‘Haha’? The Sound of Medieval Laughter
Surviving in multiple copies, Ælfric’s work is not only the oldest Latin grammar written in English (or, indeed, any vernacular language), but it’s also been described as ‘one of the…
History Extra podcast: 11th-century Europe: not just the Norman Conquest
When we think of Europe in the 11th century, one date stands out: 1066. However, as Professor Charles West explains, this was a century of great change, and great events,…