Bayeux Tapestry leaves France for the first time – now on loan at the British Museum

The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England, has left France for the first time and arrived at the British Museum in London on an unprecedented loan. The fragile artefact's journey prompted both delight and concern about the risks of transporting such a delicate treasure. The loan has reignited debates over cultural heritage and diplomatic relations.