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The Bayeux Tapestry: Insights into 11th Century Warfare and Politics

Explore the Bayeux Tapestry and uncover its revelations about life, warfare, and politics in the 11th century. Discover the details and stories behind this iconic piece of artwork.

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The Bayeux Tapestry: Insights into 11th Century Warfare and Politics

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  1. The Bayeux Tapestry • Romanesque Period 1050-1150 • Norman Conquest of Anglo-Saxon Britain: 1066 • Norman means from Normandy, France (north west coast) • 1066 Battle of Hastings • Duke William II of Normandy (1035-1087; died at age 52 years) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8OPQ_28mdo&edufilter=-UYcvQGRLktRabtXL3Eq1w BBC Bayeux Tapestry

  2. medium: How was this “tapestry” made?

  3. content: What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal to the modern viewer about what it was like to be alive in 1080? What details do we see?

  4. content: What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal to the viewer about warfare in 1080? What details do we see?

  5. content: What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about politics? Who is the patron?How does the patron make his argument?

  6. Harold swears an oath.

  7. Duke William appears in discussion with his half brothers Odo and Robert, Count of Mortain. Later, Duke William is called William the Conqueror.

  8. Harold stands on the ship, ready to land. He has crossed the English channel.

  9. The death of King Edward.

  10. Harold is crowned King and Halley’s comet appears in the sky.

  11. content: What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal to the modern viewer about what it was like to cross the English Channel in 1080? What details do we see?

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