A tapestry embroidered with scenes of the 1066 Norman invasion is returning to the U.K. for the first time in 900 years. On a state visit, France's president announced a loan to the British Museum.
The ‘Bayeux Tapestry’, an emblem of the Norman conquest, is set to return to England in 2026, stirring controversy. This ...
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BAYEUX, France (AP) — For centuries, the storytelling masterpiece has been a source of wonder and fascination. In vivid and gruesome detail, the 70-meter (230-foot) embroidered cloth recounts how a ...
: [POST-BROADCAST CORRECTION July 23, 2025: This story incorrectly says that the depictions on the Bayeux Tapestry were woven in wool on linen. They were embroidered on linen with wool thread.] AYESHA ...