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201060 minRdocumentary

6.3/ 10(132 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

The Normans

201060 minRdocumentary

6.3/ 10(132 ratings)• TMDB

Between the 10th and 13th centuries, the Normans expanded their influence from Great Britain to Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Sicily.

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Between the 10th and 13th centuries, the Normans expanded their influence from Great Britain to Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Sicily.

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Professor Robert Bartlett visits key locations across Europe and the Mediterranean to trace the expansion of the Normans from Great Britain to Jerusalem and the Kingdom of Sicily. The documentary, first aired on BBC Two in 2010, covers the period from the 10th to the 13th centuries. It details the Normans' influence on culture, politics, and society during this time. Bartlett discusses significant events and their lasting impact on the regions they conquered and settled.

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