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What was the Battle of Hastings?

Published on December 4, 2025

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About This Episode

Join Mira and Finn as we speed back to the dramatic year 1066! The old King of England has died, but guess what? He forgot to pick the next boss! Suddenly, three powerful guys show up claiming the crown: Harold Godwinson, a Viking named Harald Hardrada, and a fiery French duke called William! It’s a huge royal mystery and a massive race for power!

Harold has to march his army all over England to fight two separate battles just weeks apart. Get ready for the ultimate clash at the Battle of Hastings! Learn about the fearsome English shield wall, the charging French knights, and the mysterious arrow that decided who would rule England next. This single day changed everythingβ€”from how people spoke to how they built castles! Who won? Who lost? And why did this battle make William the Duke of Normandy famous forever? Tune in for knights, castles, and history's biggest game of 'King of the Hill'!

What You'll Learn

  • Battle of hastings
  • William the conqueror
  • 1066
  • Norman conquest
  • Medieval history
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