In this major series, Professor Robert Bartlett examines the extraordinary expansion and unchecked ambition of the Normans, and shows how they transformed the history of Europe.

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Normans of the South

3/3 Robert Bartlett explores the impact of the Normans on southern Europe and the Middle East.

Tue 28 Aug 2012 19:00 BBC HD

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  • Preview: Cultural changes

    Preview: Cultural changes

    In this preview clip for episode two, Professor Robert Bartlett looks at the cultural changes that took place in England after the Norman conquest.

    Watch a clip from episode two
  • Photo: Robert Bartlett

    Photo: Robert Bartlett

    Presenter Robert Bartlett, who currently holds the position of Wardlaw Professor of Mediaeval History at the University of St Andrews.

  • A Quote from Ralph, Bishop of Orkney

    ‘Most famous Normans, as you go into battle, remember your name and your ancestry. No one has resisted you and been unscathed. Bold France melted away in front of you. You conquered and subjugated fertile England. Rich Apulia flourished again when she received you. The celebrated city of Jerusalem and the renowned city of Antioch both submitted to you’ (Ralph, Bishop of Orkney, as recounted by Henry of Huntingdon).

  • Norman Season

    Norman Season

    This programme was part of Norman Season on BBC Two and BBC Four, a collection of programmes highlighting the effect that the Normans have had on our civilisation.

  • BBC Hands on History

    BBC Hands on History

    Find out how you can go on your own Norman adventure with Hands on History - helping to bring history to life.

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