The Bayeux Tapestry Isn't a Tapestry: The Story Behind 1066

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most famous artworks of the Middle Ages, and it isn't actually a tapestry. Nearly a thousand years old, it tells the story of the Norman Conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066. In this episode of The Backstory of Art, discover what the Bayeux Tapestry really is, who is telling its story, the fight for the English throne, a sacred oath, a bad omen, and a gruesome end. See the women hidden in its scenes, along with a vivid picture of medieval life. CHAPTERS 0:00 Medieval Masterpiece 0:51 Is it a tapestry? 1:59 What's the story? 2:48 Who's telling the story? 5:09 Who gets the throne? 6:30 A sacred oath 7:25 Medieval life in color 8:04 A bad sign 9:07 A gruesome end 10:33 Women in the tapestry Watch the full series -- The Backstory of Art: Know the Masterpiece:    • The Backstory of Art: Know The Masterpiece   More art history at https://backstoryofart.com/ #BayeuxTapestry #ArtHistory #1066