At the time I am writing this short review, the Bayeux Tapestry is on display at the British Museum. In fact, this is the first time in centuries that the Bayeux Tapestry has been in England, as these days it is typically displayed at a museum in Normandy. Exhibiting the Bayeux Tapestry has really added some exposure and perhaps even inspired more interest in the Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon England, not just in the United Kingdom, but around the world. Purchase at The Norman Conquest at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SPfhIu If you are keen to learn about the history underlying the images crafted onto the Bayeux Tapestry, or if you are just a fan of history, then check out Marc Morris's The Norman Conquest. It is one of the most accessible historical examinations of William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion and his profound transformat...
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