What if the Norman Conquest of England Failed? | Alternate History

Originally Aired Feb 3, 2026In today's alternate history scenario we ask what if the Norman Conquests failed? Would England remain under the rule of the Anglo Saxon House of Godwinson of Wessex rather than William the Conquerer? What would a Godwinson dynasty look like presiding over a Pax Anglica? Would Godwinson be a conquerer and expand into Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, or would he be a consolidator and state builder? What would the English Language look like without French influence? Something like Anglish or Old Englis? Would it be influenced by Danish? What would happen to the Normans and the Papacy on the European continent? Would France conquer Normandy earlier?Featuring our host Jacob as the "US of Z"🔴Merch https://us-of-z-shop.creator-spring.com/stickers🟣Discord https://discord.gg/YkFwCpvxRG or try https://discord.gg/usz🔶Join the Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UnitedStatesOfZ/join🔶Patreon https://www.patreon.com/monsieurz/membership🔶Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MrZ_Official/#alternatehistory #history #england #uk #britain #norman #france #medieval #anglosaxon #viking #norway