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A depiction of William the Conqueror, aka William I (r. 1066-1087 CE) from the 11th century CE Bayeux Tapestry. (Centre Guillaume le Conquérant, Bayeux, France)

The Norman Conquest of England began in 1066 following the death of Edward the Confessor (reign 1042–1066), who left no direct heir, triggering a succession crisis. Among several claimants was William, Duke of Normandy, who asserted that...

Carved animal head, possibly a cat, on the Oseberg Viking ship. Viking Ship Museum, Oslo.

Statue of the Norwegian King Olaf Tryggvason (r. 995–1000 CE) located in the city of Trondheim in Norway. Olaf is usually seen as having played an important part in the conversion of Norse to Christianity.

An example of a Hopi Kachina doll, used in the Kachina cult of that culture. Wood and pigment paint, 19th century CE or earlier. (Brooklyn Museum, New York)

A wooden Kachina doll from New Mexico. Acquired by the museum in the 19th century CE. Height: 13.4 cm. (British Museum, London)

Coin of William I of England, aka William the Conqueror (r. 1066-1067 CE). (British Museum, London)

Viking storage jars Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, 2017

Remnants of a Viking cooking pot Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada, 2017

Norse meal as depicted in the TV show Vikings.