Introduction

The bayo tapestry is one of the most recognizable pieces of mediaeval art work. It depicts events in the run up to and occasion of the norman conquest, when duke william of normandy led a force that defeated king harold the second of england t the battle of hastings in october ten 66. In this five part podcar series, i've invited tapestry and eleventh century history experts to join professor lewis and i to talk our way through what we know about the tapestry - and how we should understand it. You can listen to the various episodes on your preferred streaming platforms.