A scholarly dispute has arisen over the number and significance of phalluses depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry. Dr. Christopher Monk claims to have discovered a previously overlooked 94th phallus, while George Garnett argues that it is a weapon's sheath. The two historians engaged in a discussion on the HistoryExtra podcast, emphasizing the serious nature of their work. The debate also focuses on the symbolism and meaning of the phalluses within the tapestry's narrative.
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