[SunkenCiv]

I have a copy around here, handy for genealogy and, y'know, for nerding around.

I didn't put up a transcript for the main video (51 minutes plus). I included the 7-8 minute transcript of Lucy W's thing. The two shorter ones don't need a transcript. The Michael Wood classic is also long.

If you have time to post a complaint about the lack of transcript, or about a transcript that is present, A) you have time to watch one, some, or all of these; B) you could do what I often do, start the video and listen while online in a different room of the house; and C) no one has any interest on whether you have time, don't have time, watch it, or don't watch it, so do everyone a favor and shaddup about it.

[Robert DeLong]

A very interesting review of England's history.

Just out of curiosity I asked if King Charles, the current King of England is a Norman descendent:

The AI response was:

Is King Charles a Norman Descendant

King Charles III is indeed a descendant of the Normans, as his lineage can be traced back to William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England. However, the extent of his direct descent and the genetic connection to William the Conqueror is a matter of historical and genetic analysis.

King Charles III: The current monarch of England, whose lineage includes William the Conqueror, the founder of the Norman dynasty in England. His ancestry includes various historical figures, including the House of Stuart and other royal families.

William the Conqueror: The first Norman king of England, who ruled from 1066 until his death in 1087. His conquest of England led to the establishment of the Norman dynasty, which significantly influenced English history and culture.

My 2 cents worth follows:

Since the Normand's are from France, that means the French have ruled England for almost a millennium now.

Will they manage to make it for another 86 years to reach that millennial mark?