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Medieval Bayeux Tapestry Reveals Unexpected Penises

The Bayeux Tapestry, a 950-year-old embroidered historical record of the Norman Conquest, features an unexpectedly high number of depictions of penises, which some interpret as symbols of power and virility or as coded commentary on the events, with debates ongoing about whether one particular depiction is an anatomical detail or a scabbard.

via Mental Floss|

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Bayeux Tapestry Returns to England Amid Historic and Diplomatic Significance

The Bayeux tapestry, a 70-meter embroidered artwork from the 1060s, vividly depicts the Norman conquest of England, highlighting themes of war, loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of battle. Made likely by Anglo-Saxon women, it offers a detailed, emotionally charged narrative from the Norman perspective and will be exhibited at the British Museum in 2026 as part of a cultural exchange with France.

via The Guardian|

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