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There’s a Surprising Number of Penises in the Medieval Bayeux Tapestry

There’s a Surprising Number of Penises in the Medieval Bayeux Tapestry
health10/17/2025

The exact number is hotly debated—but there are dozens.

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most famous pieces of art in the world. The 950-year-old, 230-foot chronicle of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings was embroidered in the years following William the Conqueror’s invasion of England in 106... [3308 chars]