Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain After 900 Years
For the first time in 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry has been brought to Britain, securely transported under armed protection for an exhibition at the British Museum. This 230-foot long embroidered piece, designed for an audience largely unable to read, is examined in conjunction with an essay from The Atlantic that posits the literate age as a fleeting phase between oral traditions and the digital era. Meanwhile, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture marks its 100th anniversary, established after Arturo Schomburg faced claims that Black people lacked history. OpenAI is facing accusations from The New York Times and other publishers of concealing evidence regarding the searchability of its training data. After seven months, Dinaw Mengestu stepped down as president of PEN America without providing any reason. Additionally, at 88, Anthony Hopkins has released his first album featuring classical works, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
Key facts
- Bayeux Tapestry crosses Channel under armed guard for first visit to Britain in 900 years.
- Exhibition at British Museum.
- The Atlantic essay argues literate era may be brief interlude between oral and digital ages.
- Schomburg Center turns 100; founded after teacher told Arturo Schomburg Black people had no history.
- New York Times and other publishers accuse OpenAI of lying about training data searchability.
- Dinaw Mengestu resigns as PEN America president after seven months; reasons undisclosed.
- Anthony Hopkins, 88, releases first album of his own classical compositions.
- Gustavo Dudamel conducts Hopkins' album.
Entities
Artists
- Anthony Hopkins
- Gustavo Dudamel
- Arturo Schomburg
- Dinaw Mengestu
Institutions
- British Museum
- Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
- PEN America
- The New York Times
- OpenAI
- The Atlantic
- The Guardian
- Variety
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Decca
Locations
- Britain
- Bayeux
- United Kingdom