A historical debate has emerged regarding the Bayeux Tapestry, where Professor George Garnett previously identified 93 depictions of male genitalia, mainly on horses, including the largest on William the Conqueror’s steed. Medieval scholar Dr. Christopher Monk now claims to have found an additional depiction, raising the total to 94, with contention surrounding a figure that Garnett argues is a scabbard. This discussion highlights the tapestry’s complex narrative and the significance of such details in understanding medieval perspectives on sexuality and masculinity.
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