As usual, The Onion has the scoop.
(Even though they screw up the dates for the Anglo-Saxon period, alternatively calling it “pre-medieval” and “800 year old,” I think we can forgive them.)
Bayeux Tapestry detail: Coronation of Harold, created by Myrabella, 2013, used under Creative Commons license
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