The Bayeux Tapestry {wiki} illustrated the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Historic Tale Construction Kit allows anyone to use pictures from the original tapestry to illustrate other things. Many panels have been made to illustrate pop culture and internet memes, and you can see in two collections. http://flabbergastedly.com/?p=1375 one and link two -via The Litter Box
http://www.somethingawful.com/d/comedy-goldmine/medieval-tapestry-masterpieces.php