The Bayeux Tapestry's Big LieHow a famous embroidery justified a brutal invasion.

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Hidden Sides of History

The Bayeux Tapestry is widely seen as a historical record of the 1066 Norman Conquest. This story reveals its true purpose: to serve as a masterful piece of political spin for a largely illiterate public. Commissioned by the victors, the narrative carefully frames William the Conqueror as the rightful king and his rival as a treacherous oath-breaker. It's a calculated effort to legitimize a violent takeover, turning a chronicle into a PR campaign.