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Why do the Normans and Saxons appear to be wearing Chain mail shorts in the Bayeux Tapestry when most Chain mail of the period hung like a skirt?
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∙ 14y ago
Try wearing chain mail down to your knees and then mount a horse!
Skirts don't sit well on a horse rider, that's why women traditionally rode sidesaddle.
If you go to battle on horseback, better to wear a short chain mail vest with chain mail shorts.
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Why can you not fully trust the Bayeux Tapestry?
We do not trust the Bayeux Tapestry because it was written from a Norman point of view, this means that the Normans could have exaggerated their victory or left out great things that the Saxons did. They did this to make themselves sound greater and more powerful than they actually were. As a result of this, it made viewers think of the Normans as alot better than the Saxons.
Why was the Bayeux tapestry biased?
the Bayeux tapestry was biased because...It was written in William's perspectiveIt was produced by nuns who were not part of the Battle, and therefore they would have just based their knowledge by hearing it.The tapestry was build in France (Normandy) meaning that all the information used to make the tapestry was passed on by others and had probably been changed along the way.
What does the bayeux tapestry tell us about medieval times?
The Bayeux Tapestry shows what most people think is what happened in the battle of hastings. There could be the problem that it might be biased. The Winners might have changed the story to make it sound like they had an even better victory than they did.
Why did the Saxons hate the normans?
cause they can
Did Saxons come from Normandy?
No. The Normans came from Northern France.
Why can you not fully trust the Bayeux Tapestry?
We do not trust the Bayeux Tapestry because it was written from a Norman point of view, this means that the Normans could have exaggerated their victory or left out great things that the Saxons did. They did this to make themselves sound greater and more powerful than they actually were. As a result of this, it made viewers think of the Normans as alot better than the Saxons.
Why was the Bayeux tapestry biased?
the Bayeux tapestry was biased because...It was written in William's perspectiveIt was produced by nuns who were not part of the Battle, and therefore they would have just based their knowledge by hearing it.The tapestry was build in France (Normandy) meaning that all the information used to make the tapestry was passed on by others and had probably been changed along the way.
What does the bayeux tapestry tell us about medieval times?
The Bayeux Tapestry shows what most people think is what happened in the battle of hastings. There could be the problem that it might be biased. The Winners might have changed the story to make it sound like they had an even better victory than they did.
Is the bayeux tapestry well - known?
Yes, it is. It is the only taperstry made that shows the story of the Battle of Hastings. The Normans paid the Saxons, who were very well known for their taperstry, to create it so show of their great victory. As it was made by the Saxons historians do not know if it was changed slightly so it didn't make them look too weak. It it around 50cm high and 70m long. Hope this helps!
What was the battle hastings?
It was a battle between the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons. William the Conqueror ( Gion in French) led the Normans. Harold led the Anglo-Saxons. After all the Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons.
Who killed the Saxons?
The Normans
Why did the Saxons hate the normans?
cause they can
Did Saxons come from Normandy?
No. The Normans came from Northern France.
What advantages did the Normans have over the Saxons 1066?
The Normans had been resting and eating and drinking, unlike the Saxons. Also, the Normans had stronger armour and rode on horseback. Hope this helped a bit.
In 1066 what advantages did the Normans have over the Saxons?
The Normans had been resting and eating and drinking, unlike the Saxons. Also, the Normans had stronger armour and rode on horseback. Hope this helped a bit.
Who defeated the Anglo Saxons and the danes?
The Normans defeated the Anglo Saxons and the Danes
What group conquered the Anglo Saxons?
The Normans
