8 h. ago The Bayeux Tapestry inspires fresh debate over ‘missed’ penis in depiction of historical battle

One Oxford scholar counted 93 penises - but another expert believes there is one more

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18 h. ago Mark Allen hits Crucible 147 as Barry Hearn warns venue ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but trails Chris Wakelin 10-3Hearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen has made a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship, writing his name into Crucible history – but still faces an uphill battle to avoid elimination in his second-round match with Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down, at risk of losing with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as Northern Ireland’s Allen failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Row breaks out over Bayeux Tapestry after historian claims he's found an 'extra penis'

Seven years ago, Oxford academic Professor George Garnett claimed to have identified 93 depictions of male genitalia. But now another scholar believes he has found another appendage.

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30 h. ago Historians dispute Bayeux tapestry penis tally after lengthy debate

Two Bayeux scholars at loggerheads over whether dangling shape depicts dagger or the embroidery’s 94th phallusIn a historical spat that could be subtitled “1066 with knobs on”, two medieval experts are engaged in a battle over how many male genitalia are embroidered into the Bayeux tapestry.The Oxford professor George Garnett drew worldwide interest six years ago when he announced he had totted up 93 penises stitched into the embroidered account of the Norman conquest of England. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Scotland star nets crucial goal to set up history making weekend clash with Scott McTominay

Adams sets up battle with Scotland teammate McTominay in potential history making clash.

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46 h. ago Scotland star nets crucial goal to set up history making clash with Scott McTominay

Adams sets up battle with Scotland teammate McTominay in potential history making clash.

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2 w. ago Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal 'in transfer battle as historic offer lined up'

Boubacar Kamara has become one of Aston Villa's most important players but before Champions League clash with PSG, French media say the midfielder is being watched by a host of top teams

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3 w. ago Voices: As WH Smith leaves the high street, which lost chain do you miss most? Join The Independent Debate

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