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The many mysteries and lessons of the Bayeux tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter embroidered masterpiece depicting the Norman conquest of 1066, is on display at the British Museum for the first time in nearly a millennium. The exhibition, opening September 10th, has become Britain's hottest ticket, with around 1 million visitors expected. The tapestry raises numerous mysteries: who stitched it, why, and what happened to its missing ending. It also reveals how history is shaped by restorers, as the famous arrow in Harold's eye may be a 19th-century addition. The loan, negotiated by Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III, underscores the role of art in diplomacy.