The Bayeux Tapestry depicts the 1066 conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy, reshaping British and European history. This intricate artwork illustrates themes of military violence, betrayal, and the complexities of Anglo-French relations. Originally commissioned as propaganda, the tapestry portrays significant moments such as the death of King Harold, who was famously struck in the eye by an arrow. In an upcoming exhibit, the tapestry will travel from its location in Bayeux, Normandy to the British Museum in London from September 2026 until July 2027.
The Bayeux Tapestry recounts how a fierce duke from France conquered England in 1066, reshaping British and European history with vivid and gruesome detail.
This medieval masterpiece serves as a sobering parable of military might, vengeance, betrayal and the complexity of Anglo-French relations.
Commissioned as propaganda for the Normandy duke William known as the Conqueror, the tapestry depicts scenes of sword-wielding knights and King Harold's famous death.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be transported from its museum in Bayeux, Normandy to a blockbuster exhibition in London's British Museum in September 2026.
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