We are excited to reveal a podcast series that delves into the history, legacy and future of the Bayeux Tapestry.
Dramatically depicting the Norman invasion of 1066, the Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most captivating objects of the medieval age. This podcast series takes an in-depth look at the 70-metre-long embroidery and what it can tell us about one of the medieval era’s most tumultuous moments. We speak to a range of experts to unpick some of the biggest questions surrounding the Tapestry, from its creation and purpose, to the incomplete story it recounts and its modern-day legacy.
Find all five episodes below, exclusively available on historyextra.com | Join HistoryExtra now for access
Explore the richness of the Bayeux Tapestry
Now examine the entire Bayeux Tapestry yourself
The Bayeux Museum, where the Bayeux Tapestry is currently housed, has digitised the full 70 metres of the embroidery. Visit their website to examine it in full.
Enjoyed this podcast series? You might also like our 8-part series on the medieval murder mystery of the Princes in the Tower.
We re-examine the historical evidence and speak to experts Lauren Johnson, Nathen Amin, Matt Lewis, Chris Skidmore and Leanda De Lisle, for their take on what really happened in one of history’s most fascinating cold cases.
