408. The Bayeux Tapestry (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English by Thomas Wilkinson

Oct 5, 202625:13Education

Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most famous historical objects in the world: the Bayeux Tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry is a huge piece of embroidered cloth, about 70 metres long, covered with pictures showing...

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