Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry
Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry
The famous 11th-century embroidery depicting the story of the Norman conquest of England is an extraordinary work of art. Yet little is known about its origins. Here, archaeologists, historians, biologists, anthropologists and even astrophysicists join forces to unravel its mysteries, analysing every detail to shed light on a pivotal moment in history
Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry airs on BBC Four HD at 12:55 AM, Friday 22 November. (Subtitles.)
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
History
Ella Kenion
Narrator
Antoine Bamas
Executive Producer
Alexis de Favitski
Director