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The 93 penises of the Bayeux Tapestry

The 93 penises of the Bayeux Tapestry

Update: 2025-04-241
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Historians have counted lots of things in the Bayeux Tapestry – animals, ships, hands and plants. But nobody had counted the number of penises it contained until Oxford historian Professor George Garnett decided to take on the challenge. David Musgrove invites George to discuss his findings, and explain why this is, in fact, serious research that helps us better understand this vital account of the Norman Conquest of 1066.


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The 93 penises of the Bayeux Tapestry

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