Conquest 1066, Told By the Teacher You Wish You'd Had: Harold becomes king

The video discusses the events surrounding the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066 and the subsequent succession crisis. Harold Godwinson, the most powerful man in England, was given the throne, but several others, including William the Conqueror and Harold Hardrada, also claimed it. The Bayeux Tapestry, a Norman source, depicts these events, showing Edward's deathbed scene and the handover of power. The video explores different interpretations of these events, highlighting the uncertainty and multiple claims to the English throne.

How did the Bayeux Tapestry depict Edward the Confessor's death and its implications?

What was the significance of the hand reaching out to Harold in the Bayeux Tapestry?