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The Bayeux Tapestry: Woven by the Victors

38 points · 21 comments · prismatic

  1. expedition32 · · focus · HN ↗
    I never really understood why the tapestry is considered French. The Norman aristocracy at the time did not take orders from the French crown.
    1. gerikson · · focus · HN ↗
      Would you consider Burgundy at the time part of France?
      1. nephihaha · · focus · HN ↗
        That depends whether you have watched "Passport to Pimlico".
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