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Detail of Bayeux Tapestry: Norman cavalry attacking an English fort. Image by Myrabella, 2013, licensed under Creative Commons. And we’re on Bluesky and Mastodon too. You can also follow the site on Mastodon and on Bluesky . I am no longer posting on the site formerly known as Twitter. Latest posts: Anglo-Saxon, 14 August 2026 Words in the News: explosive diarrhea, 13 August 2026 (paid…