What is the real history of the Bayeux Tapestry? Where did the Bayeux Tapestry come from, what does it tell us about the Norman Conquest of England and the end of Anglo-Saxon England and how has it survived nearly 1000 years to make it to us?
In this Bayeux Tapestry documentary from History Calling, we look at the hidden secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry, not just with regards to who made the Bayeux Tapestry and where the Bayeux Tapestry was made, but also in relation as to whether we can trust it as a primary source to tell us about the death of Edward the Confessor, the history of the Battle of Hastings, the death of King Harold Godwinson and how William the Conqueror took the English throne.
I’ll explain why the Bayeux Tapestry is actually an embroidery, why the Bayeux Tapestry is kept in France (most of the time), why scholars think Bishop Odo had the Bayeux Tapestry made (he was William the Conqueror’s half brother by the way) and if it is the greatest piece of historical propaganda to come out of medieval England.
Whether you're interested in medieval history, the Norman invasion, the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, Anglo-Saxon England, historical documentaries, archaeology, or famous works of medieval art, this video provides an engaging and accessible guide to the Bayeux Tapestry and its lasting legacy.
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