# Is there a royal sex scandal hidden in plain sight in the Bayeux tapestry?

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Podcast: [HistoryExtra podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/historyextra-podcast-746104)
Published: 2026-08-29T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Bayeux Tapestry is making headlines as it is loaned to the British Museum to be shown in England for the first time in almost a thousand years. It holds many mysteries, including the famous Aelfgyva scene, where an enigmatic woman is portrayed alongside a curious priest. David Musgrove is joined by Michael Lewis and Emily Winkler to investigate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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