The tapestry:
The original Tapestry is over 70 metres long and depicts 626 human figures, 190 horses, 35 dogs, 506 other birds and animals, 33 buildings, 37 ships and 37 trees or groups and trees, with 57 Latin inscriptions. Here are a few of the people that appear in the Tapestry.
Historical background:
1064: King Edward of England sent Harold to Normandy. Harold must confirmed to William who will be the successor of Edward on the throne. However, at the death of Edward in 1066 Harold seized the crown of England. In reaction, Guillaume and his troops fought Harold during the Battle of Hastings. Harold and his army were defeated on October 14, 1066.
WEBSITE: The Bayeux tapestry
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