King & Conqueror explores the rise to power of Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy, but another key figure in the BBC series is Queen Emma of Normandy. (BBC) BBC's King & Conqueror may tell ...

Normandy is renowned worldwide for its culture, cuisine, and outstanding natural beauty, but for over a millennium its history has shaped not only France, but also the world. It was the seat of kings, ...

Contrary to common belief, some medieval women wielded significant power. Nuns in France’s Normandy region, for example, carried enormous influence and legal control over the people — including men — ...