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The Middle Ages, the Medieval Era, the Dark Ages----the period of time between about 400 AD and 1400 AD in western Europe is known by many names. What comes to mind when we think of the Middle Ages: serfs, castles, plagues, knights, lords, ladies, pilgrimages, bishops, monks, wars, cathedrals, illuminated manuscripts, chivalry, crusades. What historical and societal events played a part in the transition of western Europe from a strong, mostly Roman-held culture to the system known as feudalism? Come and explore the period called the Middle Ages to learn more.
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Places To GoCastles on
the Web
Explore medieval castles in England, France , Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Spain, and more.
Explore medieval castles in England, France , Germany, Italy, Hungary, Poland, Spain, and more.
The Village
of Wichamstow
Travel to this virtual medieval village to learn about life in the Middle Ages.
Travel to this virtual medieval village to learn about life in the Middle Ages.
People To SeeThe
Camelot Project
Meet Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin, Mordred, and many other characters in King Arthur's realm.
Meet Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Merlin, Mordred, and many other characters in King Arthur's realm.
Charlemagne
Meet Charlemagne. He was king of an empire in the 8 th century that covered most of what is now Germany and France.
Meet Charlemagne. He was king of an empire in the 8 th century that covered most of what is now Germany and France.
Geoffrey
Chaucer
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales which describes various people as they undertake pilgrimages to Canterbury Cathedral to worship at the burial place of St. Thomas Becket.
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales which describes various people as they undertake pilgrimages to Canterbury Cathedral to worship at the burial place of St. Thomas Becket.
Joan of Arc
Meet Joan of Arc. She was a French peasant who claimed to have seen visions from God. She was burned as a heretic in 1431.
Meet Joan of Arc. She was a French peasant who claimed to have seen visions from God. She was burned as a heretic in 1431.
Marco
Polo and His Travels
Make the acquaintance of Marco Polo. His travels to China in the late 13 th century helped open up trade routes and bring back information about eastern culture.
Make the acquaintance of Marco Polo. His travels to China in the late 13 th century helped open up trade routes and bring back information about eastern culture.
Robin Hood: Bold
Outlaw of Barnsdale and Sherwood
Get to know Robin Hood. According to medieval legend, he was an outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest in England and whole stole from the rich to give to the poor.
Get to know Robin Hood. According to medieval legend, he was an outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest in England and whole stole from the rich to give to the poor.
The
World Wide Robin Hood Sociey
The legend of Robin Hood Discussed in great detail with the opportunity to view your opinion.
The legend of Robin Hood Discussed in great detail with the opportunity to view your opinion.
Things To DoBBC:
The Vikings
According to this site, "the Vikings weren't just horned-helmeted raiders, but were farmers, traders and settlers." Find out more.
According to this site, "the Vikings weren't just horned-helmeted raiders, but were farmers, traders and settlers." Find out more.
Falconry
Falconry was a hobby of the noble classes during the Middle Ages. Falcons were bred and trained to hunt small animals.
Falconry was a hobby of the noble classes during the Middle Ages. Falcons were bred and trained to hunt small animals.
Feudal
System
Learn about the intricacies of feudal life. The feudal system was basically about wealthy individuals giving land to less wealthy individuals in return for loyalty.
Learn about the intricacies of feudal life. The feudal system was basically about wealthy individuals giving land to less wealthy individuals in return for loyalty.
Gode
Cookery
Browse through this "compilation of medieval recipes from authentic sources adapted for the 21st century kitchen, along with diverse facts on food and feasting in the Middle Ages."
Browse through this "compilation of medieval recipes from authentic sources adapted for the 21st century kitchen, along with diverse facts on food and feasting in the Middle Ages."
Heraldry
Learn how heraldry fit into the Middle Ages. Designs were called coats of arms, and they helped knights identify each other on battlefields.
Learn how heraldry fit into the Middle Ages. Designs were called coats of arms, and they helped knights identify each other on battlefields.
History
Channel: Medieval Resources
Locate an extensive subject directory of information about the Middle ages.
Locate an extensive subject directory of information about the Middle ages.
The Labyrinth:
Sources for Medieval Studies
Browse through the alphabetical listing of medieval topics at the comprehensive site.
Browse through the alphabetical listing of medieval topics at the comprehensive site.
Les
Très Riches
Heures du Duc de Berry
CHRISTUS REX presents all illuminated folios of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (1413-1416) which is usually referred to as "the king of the illuminated manuscripts".
CHRISTUS REX presents all illuminated folios of Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (1413-1416) which is usually referred to as "the king of the illuminated manuscripts".
Learner.Org:
Middle Ages
Experience feudal life. Learn about the homes, clothing, religion, health, town life, entertainment, and other elements of daily life in the medieval world.
Experience feudal life. Learn about the homes, clothing, religion, health, town life, entertainment, and other elements of daily life in the medieval world.
Les Très
Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
Read through this medieval book of hours. Books of hours were prayer books mostly made by monks or priests that contained miniature illustrations and designs.
Read through this medieval book of hours. Books of hours were prayer books mostly made by monks or priests that contained miniature illustrations and designs.
Medieval
and Renaissance Food Homepage
Find out about cooking, recipes, and food in the Middle Ages. Access scholarly and important articles such as "Cauldrons and the Development of Cast Iron for Domestic Use."
Find out about cooking, recipes, and food in the Middle Ages. Access scholarly and important articles such as "Cauldrons and the Development of Cast Iron for Domestic Use."
Medieval
Crusades
Travel along with the men and women of the Crusades. The Crusades began about 1096 and lasted on and off until the mid 1400s. One of the goals of the Crusades was to reclaim the Holy Land from its Muslim inhabitants.
Travel along with the men and women of the Crusades. The Crusades began about 1096 and lasted on and off until the mid 1400s. One of the goals of the Crusades was to reclaim the Holy Land from its Muslim inhabitants.
Medieval
Technology
Grindstones, compasses, spectacles, wine presses, and looms are a few of the medieval technologies explained. Find out what a whippletree was and what it was used for.
Grindstones, compasses, spectacles, wine presses, and looms are a few of the medieval technologies explained. Find out what a whippletree was and what it was used for.
The
Middle Ages
Explore an index of resources on the Middle Ages including legends, weapons, art, literature, games, and dailylife.
Explore an index of resources on the Middle Ages including legends, weapons, art, literature, games, and dailylife.
Mystery
Plays
Read through medieval mystery plays. They were popular entertainment for medieval society. The plays basically told stories from the Bible.
Read through medieval mystery plays. They were popular entertainment for medieval society. The plays basically told stories from the Bible.
NetSERF
Listen to medieval music. Explore the art, drama, and literature of medieval culture. Learn about the laws, customs, religious activities, and everyday life of the middle ages.
Listen to medieval music. Explore the art, drama, and literature of medieval culture. Learn about the laws, customs, religious activities, and everyday life of the middle ages.
Plague
The Black Death was one of the worst natural disasters in history. In 1347 A.D., a great plague swept over Europe, ravaged cities causing widespread hysteria and death.
The Black Death was one of the worst natural disasters in history. In 1347 A.D., a great plague swept over Europe, ravaged cities causing widespread hysteria and death.
Plague
Learn about the bubonic plague, often called the Black Death. It spread from Asia to western Europe along trade routes carried on fleas that lived on rats.
Learn about the bubonic plague, often called the Black Death. It spread from Asia to western Europe along trade routes carried on fleas that lived on rats.
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