The World of the Normans – September 2026.
From 29 September to 8 December 2026 this online course will feature ten weekly sessions on topics related to the Normans both in the UK and beyond.
With the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the UK for the first time in 2026, and 2027 heralding the ‘Year of the Normans’, there will be no shortage of headlines, documentaries and commentary – but how much of it reflects the latest research?
This new short course, The World of the Normans, offers a fresh perspective on one of the most influential periods in European history. Bringing together leading UK-based scholars, it moves beyond the familiar story of 1066 to explore the wider Norman world – from the politics and culture of Edward the Confessor’s court to Norman expansion across the British Isles, southern Italy and the Mediterranean.
Whether you’re fascinated by the Bayeux Tapestry, curious about the realities behind Norman myths, or keen to engage with the latest historical scholarship, this course offers the opportunity to explore this pivotal period in greater depth.
