The Fragile Art of Shared History The 70 meter long Bayeux Tapestry, dating back to the 11th century, was carefully unloaded from its custom made crate at the British Museum in the dead of night.
This historic moment marks a celebration of shared history between England and France, but beneath the pomp and circumstance lies a complex web of concerns about cultural ownership, preservation, and the risks of transit.
The loan agreement has been contentious, with some French critics labeling it a "heritage crime.