Battle of Hastings

THINGS

New evidence reveals that a monk in medieval England figured out the 76-year cycle of Halley's comet 600 years before Halley made his discovery.

THINGS

William the Conqueror earned his nickname at the Battle of Hastings—so it’s fitting that when his end game, it was utterly gruesome.

EDITORIAL

William the Conquerer and the legendary Battle of Hastings have gone down in infamy—but few people know about the day's dark history.

PEOPLE

William the Conqueror is one of the most infamous kings in the history of England, yet few people know this legendary figure's dark history. Why was his birth so scandalous? Why did he invade England...



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