The staggering cost of insuring the Bayeux tapestry | The Economist
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The Bayeux tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art—and it’s just been insured for $1.1bn. The Economist's culture editor, Alexandra Suich Bass, explores how this eye-watering figure was agreed on. #bayeux #bayeuxtapestry #history #britishmuseum Read more: https://bit.ly/4A57nvl Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
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