Professor Robert Bartlett tells the story of the Normans in northern Europe between the 10th and 13th Centuries and how they transformed the face of Britain, and Europe, forever. Dan Snow walks ...

During the reign of William II, the Welsh rose in revolt, and by 1100 the Normans had been driven out of Gwynedd, Ceredigion and most of Powys. William, however, recognised the rule of Rhys ap ...

Although the Normans were ferocious, they were godly in their way and faithful to the papacy which had blessed their attack upon England. They considered control over the Welsh church to be ...

Once the Normans arrived this small but sheltered harbour enjoyed a thriving wine trade with France. From the Middle Ages until the 20th century lime, coal and other agricultural produce also ...