The Normans Explained in 10 Minutes

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The year 1066 CE is one of the largest turning points in British history, with most people today having heard of the Battle of Hastings. The year had begun with the death of Edward the Confessor, a man who would be one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings. In the end, the course of the kingdom’s history would shift as William the Bastard became William the Conqueror, the First Norman King of England.

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[mmhthree]

As a French-Norman descendant who has studied the history pretty extensively... this was spot on. Enjoyed it!!

[ahmadbenhachem]

Such a well-made ancient history documentary! It really highlights the significance of past events and their impact on the present.

[bolynhigh]

That's a helpful video..for my exam 😊
Thanks 👍♥️

[Nieldyboy]

As a white English who's surname traces back to the Normans this makes me proud of my ancestry

[probro]

You make it sound like the result at Hastings was inevitable, when it wasn't. The reason William won was because he made a clever false retreat, enticing Harold's men to follow and give up the advantage of high ground. The battle could easily have gone the other way.

[anthonytroisi]

When William the Comqueror invaded England, did he take second sons and non-noble men because such men had limited opportunities in France? Or were most of his soldiers men who were alreadt established in France and who wanted to add English land to their holdings? I read a romantic novel that featured a blacksmith who joined William's invasion force and received a title and estate in retun for his participation. Could such an increase in status due to accompanying William the Conqueror even possible?

[belleccino]

Dude, watching this at work makes me feel more secure with my decision of not wanting to surround myself with low quality people especially at work. Yes I embrace my solitude and I like genuine connections but I don’t need people like this so I’m ok with being on my own 😊
Also your voice is very nice.

[ericadasilva]

Revising for my life In the UK test these videos are helping me with my notes 👌🏽

[adriandossantos]

And because of the Normans the aristocracy in England spoke French for about 100 years, and is the reason for the change in accent that we associate with "posh" English (or what Americans just call "British"), like "dance" is pronounced "d(ah)ns".

[subhamomm]

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[sergeant_salty]

proud to be a Norman American with a Norman name💪🏻🇺🇲 a history not taught in American schools unfortunately

[aforrosaline]

Imagine explaining Wi-Fi to a Roman emperor... they’d probably just think it’s another god to worship.

[Bejonnark]

I am of Anglo-Norman descent and I see this video as a win

[gypzmqn]

Normans ! The illegal channel boat crossings still haven't stopped

[chrisburton]

My DNA is 64% Scandinavian from Norman Stock my Ancestors were given Land by William The Conquer Burton is a norman name many places in the UK called Burton

[danteleone]

I always thought my paternal bloodline was purely Norman and my dna test would show French blood… no, it came back as Iberian and basque. What the hell man…

[andevien]

Sicilian-norman descendant here... Basically a bastard :C

[persevyr]

Trinidadian here, fellow elbournes where you at?

[BumblebeeTuna]

The Vikings that settled in what became Normandy were very minimal. The Peoples of Normandy are of Gallic Stock just like the Franciens, Aquitanians, Provencals, Bretons, etc.

[idkiguess]

Just traced my ancestry and found out I was Norman I thought I was Anglo Saxon for the longest