Middle Ages
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General |
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- The Middle Ages Explains key conceptions of the history of the Middle Ages including feudalism, the Huns, Byzantine Empire, Charlemagne, the Vikings, the Normans, and more.
- Mostly Medieval The Exploring the Middle Ages section is full of information about life during the time period.
- NetSerf: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources A collection of websites relating to medieval studies.
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Feudalism and Medieval Life |
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- The Black Death Discusses the Bubonic Plague that spread across Europe and its impact on society.
- Castles of the World Provides information on castles around the world with graphics. There's information about architecture and more.
- Life during the Middle Ages Examines what life was like during the Middle Ages including education, clothing, health, recreation, food, and more.
- Medieval Art and Architecture Provides images of medieval art and gothic architecture in England and France.
- Medieval Life Explore what life was like in Medieval Britain as a lord of manor, woman, trader, knight, criminal, peasant, and more.
- Medieval Technology Pages "The Medieval Technology Pages are an attempt to provide information on technological innovation and related subjects in Western Europe during the Middle Ages." From the website.
- The Middle Ages: Feudal Life Find out what it was like under the feudal system. Includes information on religion, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment, town life, and more.
- Thomistic Philosophy Explains the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas and includes a biography, videos, and more.
- The World of Dante Provides a wealth of information about Dante Alighieri and his works with English translations, maps, diagrams, timeline, illustrations, and more.
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Vikings |
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- Erik the Red Provides a brief biography of Erik the Red who discovered Greenland.
- Erik the Red: Bold Scandinavian Explorer Tells the story of Erik the Red who explored and founded the first European settlement in Greenland.
- L'Anse au Meadows: Evidence of Vikings in North America Investigates the L'Anse au Meadows archaeological site in Newfoundland where evidence has been found of a Viking settlement 500 years before Columbus set sail.
- Leif Erikson: First European in North America Explores the life of Leif Erikson and his legendary discovery and settlement in North America.
- Norse Mythology Describes the mythology of the Vikings including their gods, mythical creatures, animals, and more.
- The Vikings Investigates who the Vikings were, how they lived, how they sailed, and more.
- Vikings There's a lot of information here about the Vikings including their warfare and their lifestyle. You can even go on a Viking Quest by building your Viking ship and going on a raid!
- Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga Explores the Vikings travels across the Atlantic to Newfoundland.
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England |
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- Anglo-Saxons From the British Library, focuses on the Anglo-Saxons who ruled Britain after the Romans until the Norman Conquest.
- Battle of Hastings Presents a comprehensive guide to the Battle of Hastings between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy on October 14, 1066.
- Canterbury Cathedral Tour the Canterbury Cathedral and learn about its history, architecture, and art.
- King Alfred the Great Portrays briefly the life of King Alfred the Great and his accomplishments as king.
- Magna Carta From the British Library, discover the origins behind one of the most famous documents with videos, images, articles, and more.
- Not So Dark Ages Revealed From National Geographic, explores the archaeological excavations at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, England.
- Regina Anglorum: Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Norman, and British Living History Site of an re-enactment society and offers articles about everyday life and weapons and warfare of Early Medieval England before William the Conqueror's invasion.
- The Road to Agincourt Tells the story of the battle of Agincourt on October 25, 1415 when an outnumbered and exhausted English army led by King Henry V defeated the French.
- Treasures in Full: Magna Carta Explores the history of the Magna Carta and its impact on British history.
- War of the Roses Discusses the civil war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York between 1455-1487.
- William the Conqueror Contains a brief biography of William I and links to other resources.
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France |
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- The Carolingian Era Examines the history of the Carolingian Empire especially the reign of Charlemagne.
- International Joan of Arch Society Contains links to resources with biographies, maps, and more.
- Notre Dame de Paris Examines the art, architecture, and history of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
- The Walled Town of Carcassonne Visit the Medieval town of Carcassonne and learn about its history, restoration, and more.
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The Church and the Crusades |
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- Alhambra y Generalife Tells the story of the fortress near Granada, Spain built by the Muslims in the 13th Century.
- The Crusades Presents a detailed history of the Crusades from Boise State University.
- Turks, Conquests, and the Crusades This online essay discusses the Islamic conquests and the Crusades.
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