The nearly 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-metre embroidered account of the Norman Conquest of England, is being displayed at the British Museum in a rare loan from France that has already sparked huge demand for tickets.

Before today, had you heard of the Bayeux Tapestry?

The Bayeux Tapestry is sometimes called the "world's oldest comic" because it tells a story through 58 pictorial scenes with written captions. Do you think that comparison fits?

Do you enjoy visiting museums or exhibitions to see historic artifacts like this in person?