Synopsis

This episode features William the Conqueror, portrayed by Kevin Eldon. We journey to the early years of William, Duke of Normandy, witnessing his conflict with Harold Godwinson over the English throne. The ensuing conflict culminates in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where William triumphs and claims the crown. Simultaneously, a glimpse into a world far beyond the understanding of the Normans and Saxons reveals advanced Chinese technology, and we encounter one of history's earliest scientists i