left to right which is common in continuous narratives.

The narrative becomes rather hard to read as the column gets higher. Research suggests that the column was originally planned to be read while walking a circular staircase around the column itself . The story then would not ebb and continue on in a sequential manner.

Bayeux Tapestry

The 'Bayeux Tapestry' (a misnomer as it is really an embroidery not a tapestry)

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