Michael Lewis & David Musgrove: Story behind the story of the Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in England, bringing one of the most extraordinary objects of the medieval world back into the spotlight. Whether you have seen it before, are planning to see it in London, or simply want to understand this remarkable work, come and hear two of the people best placed to tell its story.

Michael Lewis, Curator of the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum and a leading authority on the Tapestry, joins historian and History Extra editor David Musgrove to explore its extraordinary story and the world in which it was created.

Political intrigue and treachery, heroism and brutal violence, kings, soldiers, ships and everyday life unfold across its astonishing embroidered scenes. But what really lies behind them? Who made the Tapestry, when and where, and for what purpose? What can it tell us about 1066 — and what might it conceal?

Drawing on years of research, Michael and David will unravel its mysteries and offer fresh insights into one of history’s most fascinating survivors.