#Normans

Shocking story of how a group of Norman knights settled in a Muslim city in Spain and adopted the local culture | Dr Roy Casagranda #History #Vikings #Medieval #Spain #Normans #HistoricalFacts #historynerd

Did you know that Peterborough used to have a castle? #castle #castles #history #normans

This is the Norman haircut; a jazzy 11th century style characterised by a shaved back of the head, and a longer, floppy fringe in the front. A reverse skullet, if you will. You can see it most prominently in depictions of Norman men on the Bayeux Tapestry. The origins of the cut aren’t clear, with some suggesting it has its roots in Frankish military practices and others pointing to more practical reasons, like not getting your hair tangled up in chain mail. Some of the long-haired folk I met at the Battles of Hastings reenactment this year confirmed it was painful and annoying to get your hair caught up, and as someone who spent most of the 00s wearing a pink chainmail halter top for nights out, I can attest. Regardless of its exact origins, the semi-skinhead look became a distinctive feature of the Normans and was used to distinguish them from other groups, such as the English, who typically wore their hair longer. The eagle-eyed amongst you might notice this isn’t the actual Bayeux Tapestry. This is a spectacular copy of a section of it made by a French guy I met at the Battle of Hastings reenactment. He hand stitched this version over six months, featuring him and his mates in the starring roles. And yes, he had the cut IRL! #Normans #BattleOfHastings #1066 #Haircut

I’m tired boss 😫 #history #historymemes #england #uk #saxons #normans #hastings #1066 #football #footballmemes #liverpool #skysport #premierleague #memes #funny

Who was the first King of England? 👑 Check out the full video on the History Hit YouTube channel! (Link in bio) . (Full video edited by Teet Ottin for History Hit; slightly butchered for the socials by me) . . #History #Medieval #Medievalhistory #Royals #KingofEngland #QueenofEngland #RoyalHistory #EnglishHistory #London #VoxPops #Historyfacts #AngloSaxon #Normans

A first hand account of John de Courcy can be found in the writings of Giraldus Cambrensis. The description is a surprising one for a man who was one of the most successful Norman knights in Ireland. It was his bold temperament and a knowledge of how to play the game that gave him determination. His family had arrived in England in the entourage of William the Conquerer. John also married smart though. His wife Affreca was the daughter of the King of Man Guõrøor Olafsson who was married to Finnguala Nic Lochlainn of the Cenel Eoghain. His sister was married to the Earl of Howth. All very useful ties for a renegade who would soon come under scrutiny #IrishHistory #johndecourcy #normans #knights #storyofirelandstartshere

Did you know that the last King of England belonging to the House of Wessex, Edward the Confessor, was an Anglo-Norman and had promised the throne to his relative, William of Normandy? To learn more about the shared history between medieval Anglo-Saxons and Normans, take a look at these two articles I've written on Substack (link in bio) • The Rightful King: William the Conqueror • Norman Identity in the Middle Ages Follow @thechadpastoralist for more on European history and its connection to the modern day. #history#historymemes#ancienthistory#ancienthistorymemes#anglosaxons#normans#medieval#medievalhistory#historyreels#historyedits#englishheritage#englishhistory

William the Conqueror's Battle Against Northern Rebellion #fyp #history #williamtheconqueror #britain #britishhistory #normans #war #warfare #tactics #kingsandgenerals

The Domesday Cows are coming soon! 🐮 🐄 🏰! @bloomsburychildrens 1st Jan preorder now! #historicalfiction for #ks2 9-12 year olds. #Normans vs #anglosaxons, #cows and the #domesdaybook! Thanks to everyone at hatchette for a great day!

What’s in a name? Let’s look at the history of names and how things changed. From the Anglo Saxon names to the Victorians and their love of botanical names. And of course, a famous clergyman’s warning! #History #Names #AngloSaxons #Normans #Folklore

O'Rourke's head on a pike: how the Normans used public fear #history #ireland #irish #medieval #Normans

Freddie asked us if we could take him to @berkocastle ! I wasn’t sure if he knew what state it was in. After showing him some photos he was a bit surprised but still wanted to go! So we did! 🏰 #berkhamsted #berkhamstedcastle #castle #berkhamstedcastleruins #castleruins #normans #1066