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1 Bayeux Tapestry and Medieval Romances
Liisi Kerik

2 The tapestry depicts the events of the Norman Invasion of England.
Measures: 20 inches x 230 feet Originates from the end of XI century, first mentioned in a written source in Created by the wife of William I and her ladies-in-waiting or commissioned by bishop Odo, `the King`s half-brother.

3 The battle of Hastings – October 14, 1066

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5 Some of the medieval romances:
,,The Quest for the Holy Grail” ,,Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” ,,The Death of Arthur” ,,King Horn” ,,Romance of the Rose”

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7 Sources used: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayeux_tapestry


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