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Contains some violent scenes.
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On 14 October 1066 the armies of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson clashed near Hastings in one of the most famous battles in history and one that would decide the fate of the English throne. We all know the outcome, but how and why did the battle take place? To answer this question, Dan returns with another explainer episode to tell the incredible story of how William was able to defeat Harold on that bloody day in 1066 to become King of England. If you've been enjoying the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s 'King and Conqueror', this is essential listening! Written by Dan Snow, produced by McKenna Fernandez and edited by Matthew Wilson & Dougal Patmore.
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