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Medieval tapestry's penis count remains a bone of contention

  • Professor George Garnett identified numerous penises on the original Bayeux Tapestry in 2018.
  • A late 19th‑century replica held at Reading Museum largely omits these depictions.
  • The original embroidery depicts the Norman conquest and includes figures in its border.
  • Professor Garnett counted 93 penises, finding 88 on horses and 5 on men.
  • Historians continue debating the exact number and symbolic meaning of these images.
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We're not sure how many penises there are on Bayeux tapestry.

There are at least 93, and recently one English historian said he had found another: but not all are convinced

·Italy
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SpiegelSpiegel
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Historians argue about penises on the Bayeux carpet – is it 93 or 94?

The carpet of Bayeux shows the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066. Male genitals are also depicted. A supposedly "excellent" specimen is now being disputed.

·Germany
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"I don't regret anything": penis dispute escalated around Bayeux carpet

A famous embroidery work tells the story of the conquest of England by the Normans. But another detail of the work of art now arouses the minds.

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BildBild
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England: Historians argue about penises on famous Bayeux carpet

Two professors are currently arguing for the most well-stocked carpet of the Middle Ages.

·Berlin, Germany
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Medieval tapestry's penis count remains a bone of contention

Historians can't decide if 93 or 94 appendages adorn the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Penis count debate rages over Bayeux Tapestry

A podcast has again investigated the penises on the embroidery, which has a replica in Reading.

·United Kingdom
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