News-News.Zip

News in English (USA) / 11.07.2025 / 18:00

The Bayeux Tapestry Returns to the UK After 900 Years

In a historic development, the renowned Bayeux Tapestry, an iconic 11th-century artwork that illustrates the Norman invasion of England, is set to return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. The tapestry will go on display at the British Museum, marking a momentous occasion that has been decades in the making, with French President Macron highlighting the effort as taking longer than Brexit. The loan agreement, which was resisted by France for many years, symbolizes a significant cultural exchange between the two nations. The tapestry, part war propaganda and part comic strip, reflects a pivotal moment in history and its journey back to England is set against a backdrop of political nuances and historical significance.
NPR, The New York Times, The Guardian, Reuters, AP News, Time Out, The Art Newspaper, BBC, HistoryExtra, WSHU