The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous in English history, but here are a few things you might not know... ⚔ 1. It wasn't obvious the Normans would win - the armies were very evenly matched! 🥇 2. Harold might not have been killed by an arrow to the eye. There is a very early account describing how he was hacked to death 😯 3. We still don't really know what happened to Harold's body. Head to the battlefield this weekend to watch the battle unfold as over 300 reenactors bring 1066 to l

22K views · 446 reactions | Ahead of our spectacular 1066 Battle of Hastings re-enactment this weekend at Battle Abbey, we ask: who had the best claim to the throne in 1066? ⚔️ See the action live for yourself ➡️ https://eht.social/328Nva4 | English Heritage | Facebook