This tapestry was first recorded in 1476 as part of the inventory of the Bayeux Cathedral, but it was likely commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo, a close relative of William the Conqueror, to ...

Archaeologists Find Medieval Sword in Hidden Grave When Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Confessor died on January 5, 1066, the childless monarch had no direct heir to pass his title to. The king’s ...

Alternatively, you can take a guided tour (led by the abbey's vergers) and see special places inaccessible to the public, including the tomb containing Saint Edward the Confessor. If you decide to ...

The hero of the tapestry, that's William and Harold, King Edward the Confessor's brother in law. This is Harold and you can tell because of his ginger moustache, the Anglo-Saxons have moustaches ...

It depicts a pact which allegedly took place between two of the main contenders for the English throne: the hero of the tapestry-- that's William-- and Harold, King Edward the Confessor's brother ...

In 1042 there was a new king of England called Edward, also known as Edward 'the Confessor.' He had no children so it was unclear who would become king next. After Edward died, the English Witan ...

Overall, they date back between 1036 and 1044, coinciding with the reign of Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Confessor. During this period, the king exiled several elites who had fallen out of favor ...

After the death of English King, Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwinson was crowned king on 6 January 1066. He was a powerful earl and member of a prominent Anglo-Saxon dynasty. Image caption ...

Professor Christian de Vartavan shares groundbreaking insights into the search for Alexander the Great's tomb and the fate of ...

Archaeologists have unveiled a 4,100-year-old tomb belonging to a physician who treated the Egyptian Pharaohs. The tomb was found in the southern part of Saqqara, Egypt, belonging to Teti Neb Fu ...

Call of Duty revealed exciting news today (January 15, 2025) that the new Black Ops 6 Zombies map, titled The Tomb, will launch with the Season 2 update. While details are limited, the name and ...