Good morning, Europe. A Friday First Dig with one fresh cultural news read and one practical reason to look more closely on the walk home.
Reuters morning read: Reuters reports that an exhibition around the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry has opened in London. Beyond the familiar images, it is a timely look at how a fragile historical object is presented to a modern audience — and why an eleventh-century account of conquest still draws crowds and debate.
Read more: Reuters: Bayeux mania peaks as 1,000-year-old tapestry exhibition opens in London
Useful this morning: The Woodland Trust’s month-by-month foraging guide has a September section covering edible wild plants, berries, and mushrooms, with identification and gathering tips. Treat it as a field guide rather than a dare: only eat something when you are certain of the identification, and follow local access and picking rules.
Read more: Woodland Trust: Essential foraging guide
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