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Archaeologists uncover ‘lost’ home of England’s last Anglo-Saxon king

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By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Often referred to as the world’s most famous medieval artwork, the Bayeux Tapestry is both an intricate illustration of the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England in 1066 and a historical enigma. Several mysteries still surround the dazzling embroidery, including the identity of its maker, but new research may have found another piece of the puzzle. The 68.3-meter-long (224-foot-long) tapestry depicts …

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Smithsonian Mag

Archaeologists Say They've Located Harold II's Lost Manor House

A latrine found in Bosham, England, has helped identify the location of the king's long-lost residence, offering new insights into medieval life before the Norman Conquest

1 month ago·United States

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CNN

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Archaeologists uncover ‘lost’ home depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry

Archaeologists believe they found a residence of medieval ruler Harold Godwinson, England’s last Anglo-Saxon king. A nearby church and toilet were vital clues.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Unique discovery: Archaeologists found the lost palace of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England after studying a famous tapestry

Unique archaeological discovery after studying the world's most famous medieval artwork

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Popular Mechanics

Archaeologists May Have Found an English King’s Long-Lost Castle... Thanks to His Toilet

The remains of King Harold II, who died at the famed Battle of Hastings, have never been found. But thanks to the Bayeux tapestry and an "en-suite loo," historians might finally have an answer.

1 month ago

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