<p><strong>Today’s episode is a one-time bonus share on </strong><em><strong>Tudors Dynasty &amp; Beyond</strong></em><strong> so I can introduce you to a new podcast I’m launching. If you like this podcast, please consider subscribing to History Lair wherever you get your podcasts!</strong></p><p>Before he became <em>William the Conqueror</em>, he was a boy born into scandal, danger, and survival. In this season of <em>History Lair</em>, we step into the shadows of 11th-century Normandy to uncover the brutal childhood, political chaos, and relentless ambition that forged one of history’s most formidable rulers.</p><p>This isn’t just the story of a conquest—it’s the making of a conqueror.</p><p>--</p><p>Written by Melanie V. Taylor</p><p>Produced &amp; Edited by Rebecca Larson</p><p>Voiced by ElevenLabs</p>