EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 11 MIN
What was the Battle of Hastings?
from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL
Join Mira and Finn as we speed back to the dramatic year 1066! The old King of England has died, but guess what? He forgot to pick the next boss! Suddenly, three powerful guys show up claiming the crown: Harold Godwinson, a Viking named Harald Hardrada, and a fiery French duke called William! It’s a huge royal mystery and a massive race for power!Harold has to march his army all over England to fight two separate battles just weeks apart. Get ready for the ultimate clash at the Battle of Hastings! Learn about the fearsome English shield wall, the charging French knights, and the mysterious arrow that decided who would rule England next. This single day changed everything—from how people spoke to how they built castles! Who won? Who lost? And why did this battle make William the Duke of Normandy famous forever? Tune in for knights, castles, and history's biggest game of 'King of the Hill'!
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Join Mira and Finn as we speed back to the dramatic year 1066! The old King of England has died, but guess what? He forgot to pick the next boss! Suddenly, three powerful guys show up claiming the crown: Harold Godwinson, a Viking named Harald Hardrada, and a fiery French duke called William! It’s a huge royal mystery and a massive race for power! Harold has to march his army all over England to fight two separate battles just weeks apart. Get ready for the ultimate clash at the Battle of Has...
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What was the Battle of Hastings?
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