Political intrigue and treachery, heroism and brutal violence, victory and defeat are all depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, an epic account of a pivotal moment in English history. The tapestry tells its tale with an intensity and immediacy that speaks to our modern world. Michael Lewis, the lead curator of the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition, and historian David Musgrove will unravel the mysteries of this extraordinary artwork, including who made it, when, why, where, and what for. They will set the events depicted in the context of the machinations on either side of the English Channel in the years leading up to the Norman Conquest and tease out what the Tapestry tells us of the deeds of kings as well as aspects of everyday life in medieval Europe. David Musgrove is a bestselling author and public historian, content director of Britain’s leading history magazine, HistoryExtra magazine, and its sister website and podcast. Michael Lewis is an expert on the Bayeux Tapestry, writing many books and articles, and also a member of the Bayeux Museum's Bayeux Tapestry scientific committee since 2013.
