The Bayeux Tapestry's VIP Treatment: A Glimpse of Elites' Disconnect from the Public The recent private viewing of the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum by Palantir founder Peter Thiel has raised eyebrows and questions about the museum's priorities.
This incident is more than just a minor scandal due to its context within the broader landscape of elite influence and public distrust of institutions.
Thiel, who has been embroiled in controversies surrounding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Palantir's involvement in sensitive government contracts, was granted a private viewing without any apparent public interest or contribution.