The Bayeux Tapestry is a historical artifact, commissioned by Odo de Bayeux ,the half-brother of William the Conqueror, one of the early Norman rulers of England (arguably the earliest)..its a large piece of woven cloth and kept in a museum in Bayeux, Normandy. It reveals a lot about the 11th century customs, and has many stories of bravado woven into the huge tapestry - including folklore, scandals of the time, tales of bravado, intrigue, coronations, whatnot....here's a sample..
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