The body of King Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon King who died at the Battle of Hastings, has never been ... Edward’s brother-in-law Harold Godwinson to succeed to the throne.

After waiting for two weeks at Hastings, William realised ... In the first major battle of 1066, the Viking king of Norway, and Harold Godwinson's own brother Tostig, invade the north of England.

The long-lost palace of King Harold II, who was defeated at the Battle of Hastings, has been located in Sussex. Archaeologists from Newcastle and Exeter universities have pinpointed the political ...

Two of the contenders for the throne were killed at Stamford Bridge, leaving only William in a position to challenge Harold Godwinson. Compare the Battle of Fulford with the Battle of Stamford Bridge.