It's over 230 feet long and its 900 years old. What is it? There's one historical artefact that tells us exactly why William the Conqueror thought he should be King of England. It's over 230 feet long ...
After conquering England in 1066, William the Conqueror faced fierce resistance in the north. His response was the Harrying of the North, a scorched-earth campaign that wiped out entire communities.
Consisting of 58 scenes stitched into the linen cloth in different colors of wool, the medieval work of art — which is technically an embroidery rather than a woven tapestry — measures nearly 230 feet ...
Sometimes casting can be a completely creative process and sometimes contracts can get in the way. With CBS Studios‘ upcoming King and Conqueror about Harold of Wessex and William the Conqueror, it ...
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: ...