The Bizarre Insult Hurled at William the Conqueror
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In 1068, Exeter rebelled against Norman rule, sheltering King Harold's mother, Gytha. When William the Conqueror marched to besiege the city, defenders on the walls dropped their trousers and passed gas at the Norman army. After an 18-day siege, Gytha escaped by boat and Exeter negotiated a surrender that spared the city from looting. #1066 #NormanConquest #WilliamTheConqueror #HistoryShorts #Exeter #MedievalHistory #AngloSaxons
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