Archaeologist Debunks The Bayeux Tapestry

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Is the Bayeux Tapestry the ultimate piece of medieval political spin? Today, Giselle puts seven claims from Britain’s favorite masterpiece to the test using real archaeological evidence, excavated longships, horse bones, and battlefield finds! From false myths about King Harold’s death to hidden Anglo-Saxon rebellion in the margins, we’re unravelling the truth behind the 1066 Battle of Hastings, Norman Conquest.
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00:00 Intro
02:04 The setup
03:38 Claim 1: The fleet
05:52 Claim 2: Attack of the ponies
07:54 Claim 3: Military gear
09:37 History Hit
10:02 Military gear cont.
12:18 Claim 4: The arrow to the eye
15:20 Claim 5: Written in the stars
17:33 Claim 6: Slice of life
20:16 Claim 7: The oath
Bonus: Censorships?
