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The staggering cost of insuring the Bayeux tapestry | The Economist

Sep 9, 2026 · 0:02:49
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  • The Bayeux Tapestry is now insured for a remarkable $1.1 billion.
  • Alexandra Suich Bass discusses the valuation of this medieval masterpiece.
  • The insurance figure reflects the tapestry's immense historical and cultural value.

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