The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of events leading up to the Battle of Hastings (1066) and the battle itself. It begins in 1064, when Harold Godwinson, a powerful English noble, sails to Normandy. The Norman account claims that Harold swore an oath to support Duke William’s claim to the English throne—a critical moment in the narrative. K

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most iconic and remarkable artifacts from the medieval world. Far more than just a piece of fabric, it is a vivid narrative tapestry nearly 70 meters (230 feet) long, telling the dramatic story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Created in the 11th century, the tapestry blends art, history, and propaganda,

The idea of the Anglo-Saxon as a racial and cultural ideal was adopted not just by British nationalists, but also by American racial theorists. In the early 20th century, U.S. immigration policy favored “Anglo-Saxon” stock over other groups, framing them as inherently superior. More darkly, white supremacist and far-right movements in the West

For centuries, the Anglo-Saxons have loomed large in the imagination of British history. Traditionally portrayed as the foundational ethnic and cultural group that laid the groundwork for England, the “Anglo-Saxon” narrative has been imbued with notions of racial purity, national identity, and civilizational inheritance. Yet, in recent decades,