Before he became William the Conqueror, he was a boy born into scandal, danger, and survival. In this season of History Lair, we step into the shadows of 11th-century Normandy to uncover the brutal childhood, political chaos, and relentless ambition that forged one of history’s most formidable rulers.

This isn’t just the story of a conquest—it’s the making of a conqueror.

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Written by Melanie V. Taylor

Produced & Edited by Rebecca Larson

Voiced by ElevenLabs

If you thought the story of the Plantagenets had drama you'll soon realize that all stems from 1066 when William, Duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel to take the throne of England.

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Host - Rebecca Larson

Scripted by - Melanie V. Taylor, BA(Hons) MA

Music - Licensed via PremiumBeat

Coming this fall - the story of a family more bloodthirsty than the Plantagenets!?