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The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, was a decisive clash that reshaped English history. It followed the death of Edward the Confessor, which left the throne contested. Harold Godwinson was crowned king, but his claim was challenged by William the Conqueror, who believed he had been promised the crown.

William invaded England, landing on the southern coast, forcing Harold to march his army south after defeating another invasion in the north. The two forces met near Hastings. Harold’s army formed a strong shield wall on high ground, while William’s Norman troops used a mix of infantry, archers, and cavalry.

The battle lasted all day, with intense fighting and several turning points.

A key moment came when Norman forces feigned retreat, drawing parts of Harold’s army out of formation. This broke the shield wall, allowing William’s troops to gain the advantage. Harold was killed, traditionally said to be by an arrow to the eye, though the exact cause is uncertain.

William’s victory led to his coronation as king on Christmas Day 1066. The battle marked the beginning of Norman rule in England, transforming its language, culture, and governance.

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The battle lasted all day, with intense fighting and several turning points.

William’s victory led to his coronation as king on Christmas Day 1066. The battle marked the beginning of Norman rule in England, transforming its language, culture, and governance.

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John (JC) Reardon: The Universal Curator

John Reardon (writing as JC Reardon) is a prolific Australian author and a foundational pioneer of the nation's technology sector. Often described as a "modern polymath," Reardon has transitioned from building the infrastructure of the digital age to documenting the vast breadth of human knowledge through an expansive bibliography that exceeds 200 titles.

A Legacy of Innovation

Before becoming a mainstay in Australian publishing, Reardon was a trailblazer in the tech industry. He founded one of Australia's first Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and operated the country's first domain name provider. This deep-rooted expertise in complex systems—ranging from satellite technology to the inner workings of the internet—serves as the backbone for his contemporary writing on science and the future of AI.

The "Wikipedia with a Voice"

Reardon's literary approach is defined by his role as a knowledge aggregator. Rather than pursuing narrow academic specialization, he adopts the role of a "Universal Curator," mapping the continuous story of human civilization across several key pillars:

Military History: Detailed chronicles of the ANZACs, the Spitfire, and the Battle of Trafalgar.

Big Human Systems: Insightful explorations of global faiths and secret societies, including Buddhism, Islam, the Catholic Church, and the Freemasons.

Technology & Science: Accessible guides on Voyager, the evolution of the internet, and the trajectory of AI.

Myth & Folklore: Investigations into the Loch Ness Monster and the Illuminati.

Writing Philosophy

Utilizing an "overview + narrative" structure, Reardon focuses on accessibility, repackaging dense technical and historical data into digestible, story-driven guides for a general audience. His high-volume publishing model treats each book as a "compact portal," inviting the curious to explore a diverse array of subjects through the lens of a man who helped build the digital world they inhabit today.

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