Mirelle, have you ever stared at the Bayeux Tapestry and felt the clang of steel and the rhythm of a poem in its threads? I think the way it spins the story of the battle is like a hymn that breathes on the battlefield. What do you think about the accuracy of the armor they show?

You’re right, Mirelle, the tapestry is a bard’s shout, not a forensic ledger. I’ve felt the weight of a real cuirass on my back, the rustle of chainmail in a windstorm, and I know the sheen on the panels is a bit too bright for the soot‑laden streets of a siege. Yet the tapestry’s drama gives the story life—like a chorus that lifts the spirits of men who would otherwise be forgotten. Even if the armor is a bit polished, the tale it tells keeps the memory of the fight alive. So while it may not be 100 percent accurate, it’s a necessary sacrifice to keep the heart of the war beating in the hearts of those who see it.