Bayeux Tapestry
Work
by Unknown Anglo-Saxon artists (commissioned by Bishop Odo) · 1077
The Bayeux Tapestry is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. It is widely believed to have been commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux and created by Anglo-Saxon artists in England during the 11th century.
2 episodes featuring Bayeux Tapestry
The Daily
Britain’s Bayeux Tapestry return revives a fight over 1066
The tapestry’s fragile journey and contested meaning show how a medieval account of conquest still shapes British identity.
Sep 20, 2026 · 38 min
Global News Podcast
Spain wildfire deaths anchor a global news dispatch
The episode connects a deadly climate-fueled disaster with humanitarian recovery, institutional uncertainty, medical innovation, and immigrant solidarity.
Jul 10, 2026 · 33 min