James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau headline as the stars of King and Conqueror, playing Harold, Earl of Wessex, and William, Duke of Normandy, respectively. Norton has been an active presence ...

CBS Studios is bringing “King and Conqueror” to life. The 11th-century period drama series was announced Tuesday and will tell the tale of England’s origins.

There's one historical artefact that tells us exactly why William the Conqueror thought he should be King of England. It's over 230 feet long and over 900 years old. Its the Bayeux Tapestry.

James Norton (Image: Michael Shelford) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Image: William Lacalmontie/Getty Images) In the UK we learn about William the Conqueror, the Battle of Hastings and King Harold ...

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to Play William the Conqueror in ‘King and Conqueror’ TV Series. James Norton and Coster-Waldau will star in a William the Conqueror drama series for CBS Studios.