The Bayeux Tapestry: A Medieval Masterpiece
The Bayeux Tapestry is a 950-year-old, 230-foot chronicle of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings, embroidered in the years following William the Conqueror's invasion of England in 1066.
Historians have been analyzing and discovering elements of its story for centuries, including the idea that King Harold of England was killed by an arrow to the eye, which originated in the tapestry.
A notable feature of the tapestry is the frequent appearance of penises, with the exact number being hotly debated, but totaling dozens.
The Bayeux Tapestry also features a bright star that appeared in the sky a few months after Harold's coronation, which was later identified as Halley's comet.
Author's summary: The Bayeux Tapestry is a historic artwork with surprising details.
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