The first scene of the Bayeux Tapestry (Image found on Bayeuxtapestry.org.uk)
Back in the Middle Ages, storytelling was often done through tapestries. They worked kind of like a modern comic stripe, and depicted mythic stories and even historical events. One of the most famous tapestries in the world is the Brittish Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex, the men who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066. And the best part is that you can see it fully in your house, just clicking here. Enjoy!
~Ally
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