Bayeux Tapestry known in France as La Tapisserie de la Reine Mathilde (Tapestry of Queen Mathilda), Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Harold steers ship across channel, a scene from the Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

The Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

King Harold's foot soldieres with spears and battle axes, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Norman cavalry clashes with Harold's foot soldiers forming shield wall, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Death of King Harold showing an arrow in his eye, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Detail of Halley's comet seen as a bad omen in February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry, 69, Normandy, France, Europe

Crowds point to Halley's Comet, February 1066, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Invasion fleet, William steers ship with signal lantern on mast and stern, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

King Harold arriving from North to confront William, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Building ships in preparation for war, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe