Penis Census Sparks Scholarly Fury Over Bayeux Tapestry’s Medieval Embroidery Secrets

The Bayeux Tapestry has sparked an academic feud as historians bicker over the true penis count woven into its medieval threads. As scholars scrutinize every stitch, this debate over embroidered anatomy has turned the tapestry into an unlikely battleground for art historians and internet sleuths alike.
While the latest “Bayeux Tapestry controversy” draws viral attention to this 230-foot masterpiece, its playful border—where men’s and horses’ penises spark endless theories—remains unsolved. Some even link these bawdy details to Aesop’s fables and medieval satire.