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‘History’s most devastating document of war’: the simple yet graphic details of the Bayeux tapestry

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Hand-stitched depiction of Battle of Hastings pulls viewers into story of friendship and betrayal, vengeance and despair

“Angli et Franci” – these Latin words embroidered on the Bayeux tapestry may be…

The diplomacy of art: Bayeux tapestry loan shows cultural gifts still matter

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

History is full of examples of artworks being used to express things diplomats would be forbidden to say

This week’s masterclass in the renewal of the entente cordiale was based on a genuine desire by…

5 days ago

Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years

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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International

Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchange

The Bayeux tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as …

Bayeux Tapestry will return to England for first time in 900 years with iconic depiction of 1066 Norman Conquest being swapped for Sutton Hoo treasures in loan deal with France

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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

The 70-metre-long work, which is more than 900-years-old, depicts the battle which saw William The Conqueror take the English throne from Harold Godwinson.

35 days ago

3 months ago

The true origin of the Sutton Hoo helmet: Archaeologists are amazed as analysis reveals the iconic metal headpiece was NOT from Sweden after all

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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail

Until now, archaeologists believed the helmet made its way to Britain from Sweden. But a new discovery casts doubt on the helmet's origins - and could re-write the story of early European history.

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