According to an article in The Guardian, the culture left behind by Norman invaders in 1066 explains much about modern Britain.

To read the full story click below:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/dec/17/high-house-prices-inequality-normans

Not exactly heartwarming stuff eh?

However (and please forgive the clumsy segue) if you're interested in how that most Norman of innovations ''The Castle'' can be harnessed with that most childlike of wonders ''The Sandbox'', then you should have a read of Kosta Peric's soon to be published,The Castle and The Sandbox.

Much better than The Bayeaux Tapestry.