The residence of a legendary king was recently discovered in the United Kingdom – all thanks to an 11th century toilet. Newcastle University announced the discovery of Harold Godwinson's – aka ...

The residence of a legendary king was recently discovered in the United Kingdom – all thanks to an 11th-century toilet. Newcastle University announced the discovery of Harold Godwinson’s ...

Row breaks out over Bayeux Tapestry after historian claims he's found an 'extra penis' By HARRY HOWARD, HISTORY EDITOR. Published: 20:47 EDT, 24 April 2025 | Updated: 20:47 EDT, 24 April 2025 ...

The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable example of medieval art. The embroidery piece depicts events leading up to the Norman conquest of England and spans nearly 230 feet. It is believed to have been ...

The Oxford professor even measured the penises (Picture: Bayeux Tapestry Museum) ‘Four of these are attached to men, and what may be a fifth appears on a soldier’s corpse in the margin below a ...

What it is: A roll of linen cloth with wool embroidery depicting scenes from the 11th century Where it is from: Bayeux Cathedral in Normandy, France When it was made: The late 11th century Related ...

Either way, Prof Garnett said the Bayeux Tapestry, at 70m (230ft) long and about half a metre high (1.7ft) is "by far the most splendid and largest surviving" textile art from the period.

RHSP/Courtesy Bayeux Museum/Ville de Bayeux A new extension to the Grand Seminary, designed by the British architectural firm RSHP, will house the tapestry and double the exhibition space.

The Bayeux Tapestry dates back to the 11th century, but from September its current home will be undergoing major renovations – here’s everything you need to know before it closes.

Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death. News. By Kristina Killgrove published 27 January 2025 ...

(CNN) — From Picasso’s “Guernica” to Goya’s “Disasters of War,” there have been many famous depictions of conflict, but one of the oldest, and most extraordinary, is France’s 11th ...