How the Bayeux Tapestry Got to the British Museum

The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidered cloth depicting the Norman conquest of England, was transported to the British Museum in 2026. French conservators had previously stated the artifact was too fragile to travel from its permanent location in Bayeux, France. The move required specialized engineering to preserve the tapestry during transport and involved diplomatic negotiations between British and French officials.

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