George Garnett

George Garnett

historian United Kingdom

George Garnett is an esteemed professor from Oxford University and a prominent historian specializing in the Bayeux tapestry. He gained international recognition for his controversial claim of having identified 93 depictions of male genitalia within the tapestry, linking these representations to the cultural and artistic context of the Norman conquest of England. His work emphasizes the sophistication of medieval thought and literature, arguing that the tapestry serves as a complex commentary on historical events.

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Sweden Sweden: George Garnett is a professor of medieval history who is skeptical about Monk's findings. 5

Dagens Nyheter: Medeltida könsorgan får historiker att drabba samman

Luxembourg Luxembourg: George Garnett is a specialist in medieval history at the renowned University of Oxford. 7

Luxemburger Wort: Der Teppich von Bayeux: Entdeckung eines „fehlenden Penis“ und neue Diskussionen

Estonia Estonia: George Garnett is an Oxford University professor who gained global attention by counting 93 penises depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. 7

Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857: kuidas tõlgendada Bayeux' vaiba intiimset detaili

United Kingdom United Kingdom: George Garnett drew worldwide interest six years ago when he announced he had totted up 93 penises stitched into the embroidered account of the Norman conquest of England. 7

The Guardian: Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate | Bayeux tapestry