The Norman Conquest and Its Aftermath

In the epic saga of 1066, Harold Godwin and Duke William collided for the English throne, like a skibidi showdown in the political toilet. Harold was the Witenagemot's pick, a lowkey champion backed by the late king's vibes. But William, armed with tales of deathbed promises and sworn allegiances, rolled in like a sigma male ready to claim his turf. The Battle of Hastings was the edge of glory, where Harold met a tragic end, an arrow to the eye, a goon moment for history. The aftermath saw the Normans flexing hard with their feudal system, distributing land like it was a dank meme. But the North was not chill, rising up against the Normans, leading to the infamous 'harrying of the North'—a real devastation that turned the region into a sad ship of famine and despair.