“Harold’s campaign was not a desperate dash across England, it was a sophisticated land‑sea operation.”
“Harold’s campaign was not a desperate dash across England, it was a sophisticated land‑sea operation.”
Medieval toilet reveals lost palace of England’s last Anglo-Saxon king
A team of archaeologists has discovered what they believe to be Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England’s, long-lost residence. Their research suggests a house in Bosham, in West Sussex, sits atop the remains of Harold’s one-time grand estate, famously portrayed in the Bayeux Tapestry.
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/lost-palace-of-englands-last-anglo-saxon-king/
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Today’s Flickr photo with the most hits: the coronation of King Harold, as depicted in the Bayeux tapestry (replica)
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