•  History

• People
• Places
• Events
• Warfare, Weapons and Armor
• Resources
• Art
 
• Art and Architecture
• Literature and Drama
• Music and Dance
• Daily Life and Culture

 
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History

People

• Alcuin -one page biography of the monk of minuscule manuscript fame.
• The Angevins - Gail Dedrick's pages -Ruling family of England from 1154 - 1216; includes 3 kings - each has a one page bio and a picture
• King Arthur: History and Legend*** - from Britannia - a great site containing all manner of info on the man and the mystery. meet the cast of characters, solve a mystery, read what the experts think and read student research and find an excellent list of links to sites ranging from fantasy to serious historical research. Great site
• Augustine - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Biography one long page.
• Rule of Augustine -Details Augustine's rules for Religious life (8 sections)
• Roger Bacon - one short page from Biography.com about the multi-faceted man. Interesting read.
• Thomas a Becket - Short, very interesting bio of the life and murder of Becket
• Charlemagne - one short paragraph about Charles the Great from Biography.com.
• Charles Martel - Simply birth, death, marriage and children info
• Dante - very nice bio about this philosopher/poet from Biography.com. I included him here because he is considered a Medieval thinker.
• Eleanor of Aquitaine - Part of Joan's Favorite Royals List ( Eleanor is one of my favorites too) Interesting info and nice picture. Links to her two husbands and two of her sons.
• England's Warrior King-Edward I - Interesting one page article from Military History (be sure to check out his meeting with William Wallace )
• Female Heroes - 5 entries from the time of the Crusades. Eleanor of Aquitaine, Melisende, Anna Comnena and others. Interesting read.
• The French Royal Family - strictly a family tree from Hugh Capet ( 900s to 1800s)
• Johannes Gutenberg - Short bio and info on his movable type. This page gives you an opportunity to view a page of his Bible: but beware it takes over 2 minutes to load on a P166-28.8 modem
• Henry I - Another of Gail Dedrick's well done biographies. Links to father and brother.
• Henry II of England - Gail again and be sure to check out the links to his family ( married to Eleanor of Aquitaine)
• House of Lancaster - just pictures of the kings
• House of York - more pictures
• Joan of Arc - one page bio of the Maid of Orleans and her part in the Hundred Years War
• John Lackland - One page bio, a picture and links to a couple of relatives and the Magna Carta. Was John really the evil king from Robin Hood or a victim of bad press?
• King Arthur History and Legend - a wonderful site to play in. Places to go, people to meet and sites to see. Plan to stay a little while.
• The Knights Templar - ( A 12th Century Military Order) These pages are great fun and very educational. Set up like a Medieval Preceptory, you are free to roam and learn as you go.
• Marco Polo - one paragraph bio.from Biography.com
• Monarchs of Great Britain - Gail Dedrick's Intro page- just choose your monarch and click. Check out the links at the bottom for further information.
• Monarchs of England**** - from Britannia - a great site with nice bios and genealogies of the rulers of England from 410 to the present. Some have pictures and some are more complete than others...but this is an outstanding resource.
• The Monk Page - (has been removed until updated) a page of links to all things monastic, people, places and events
• The Normans - William the Conqueror and three descendants- one page and a picture of each.
• The Plantagenets - just pictures and dates
• Religious Orders - from ORB at Rhodes University - lots of information about Monastic, Mendicant, Women's Houses and the Military orders. Primary sources and links to other sites are included on the page Great Resource
• Richard I - find out the truth about one of England's most famous kings ( of Robin Hood fame) Was he truly the hero history has made him out to be? Read the one page bio and judge for yourself.
• Richard III A Man of His Times - Now read about England's most maligned king. Was he the deformed, child murdering monster Shakespeare wrote about or was he a victim of Tutor propaganda? Read to find out. One page bio.
• Richard III Society Homepage**** - very informational site containing a wealth of info on 15th century life. Primary and secondary sources, Battle of Tewkesbury, A wonderful mock trial put on by Indiana University Law students (not guilty verdict), links to other sites and more.
• Robin Hood Project at the University of Rochester - select either author or artist menu and find pages of ballads about or pictures of the illusive hero through history. Fun site.
• Stephen - Eighteen years of war and for what? Why can't a woman rule England? Turbulent times and an interesting one page read.
• Thomas Aquinas - One long page about the man and his very influential philosophy
• The Tudors and the Stuarts - excellent site containing a timeline and much very interesting information on Henry VIII and wives, Edward, Lady Jane, Mary and Elizabeth... Nice images and intext links to other world events and trivia. Second page of Stuart info is linked in the title, so click to find the whole family from James I to Anne with an equally informative and entertaining page. Very Nice Site
• Uncertain Past of Perkin Warbeck - More clues to solve a 500 year old mystery, could he be one of the missing princes from the tower or was he just a political pawn. Read the facts and judge for yourself.
• William I (the Conqueror) - one page bio with links to Hastings and the Domesday Book. Check out both links.
• William II - One page bio and picture
• William Marshall - a very short bio and picture of his castle
• William Wallace: The Truth, The Trial - "The Truth" site is very good and very long. It gives the entire story of Wallace plus years of Scottish History and compares it with the movie Braveheart. Some interesting links to be explored ----" The Trial" gives an accurate picture of Medieval justice system in all its gory splendor. One thing to note -Edward was a man who improved the law and court system of England .....and yet. Read about it.

Places

• A Brief History of Wales - from Britannia - Chapter 1 is pre Roman Britain - Chapter 20 looks to the future...and there is a tremendous amount of information in between. Super Site
• Early Germanic Kingdoms - links to many primary sources from Hanover History Department. Most come from Medieval Sourcebook but they are organized well here and it's worth a trip.
• English Medieval Castle**** - outstanding site by David Dawson at Britannia - three wonderful pages of informative text, photos and illustrations dealing with the construction and evolution of the English castle. On the final page he promises more and I certainly hope to see it soon. History students visit this site.
• Europe - One page of Links covering a little art, a little witchcraft, some Philosophy and a bit of the Code of Chivalry.
• Fountains Abbey - three images and a map. Learn about the Cistercian Order and Bernard of Clairvaux but maybe more than that, be treated to images of the beautiful Abbey. Learn about its history and see the surrounding countryside. (this site took quite a while to load)
• Medieval England Sites List - Alison Stone's medieval architecture class at U of Pitt. Lots to see ....also visit Medieval France - hundreds of places to visit Great Resource
• Medieval Europe - Links to Medieval Philosophy, Literature, Art and Architecture and History.
• Medieval Germany - Part of the Labyrinth Project- one page with links to relevant pages
• Medieval Italy - Same Labyrinth set up. Many links to a wealth of information
• Medieval Scandinavia and Anglo-Saxon Britain - from Harvard, a long list of links to the Literature, Culture and History of the two areas.
• Medieval Scotland - nice little site offering all text info on Scottish names and clothing..There is a map and a link to the last letter of Mary, Queen of Scots.
• Middle Ages: Spain - a one page read - a very brief overview.
• Paris, France: AD1250 - from the Golden and Great Site...the Golden Age of Paris in AD 1252 is brought to life in the historical novel The Scribe's Family, by Don Jacobson. Read about city life, scholarship, King Louis and more.
• Tower of London - Virtual Tour** - not really a 3D tour but wonderful all the same. Beautiful photos (take a while to load) Music (if you're set up for it) and well designed pages. History, architecture and some nice links to people, music etc. at the bottom.

Events

• The Anglo-Saxon Invasion of Britain - Site deals with the when, how and why the Germanic tribes came into the crumbling Roman Empire. There's even a drawing of the boats used for the journey. Check it out!
• The Avignon Papacy 1305-1378 - from UCLA - a very informational site dealing with the transfer of power from Rome to France during the 14th century. Read a brief history with many excellent in-text links, find a list of Popes, see images of the town and structures and find a few related links.
• The Black Death - Very educational pages from Dr. Knox's Western Civilization Class. . The Causes, Course, and Effects of the plague on society are examined.
• The Church and the Bubonic Plague - a little more information and a slightly different approach to the subject from this very nice one page site- drawings, maps and more
• The Domesday Survey - part of the Secrets of the Norman Invasion site - read about William's record of the state of the nation so soon after the invasion.
• History of Tyburn Tree*** - Infamous place of public execution of the English Middle Ages. See it now through art and read the dying speeches of some victims.
• Invasion of England 1066 - from Eyewitness...a play by play account of the event as though you were there. Images from the Bayeux Tapestry
• Magna Carta - frames setup so click the image and enjoy. You can view the whole document but be sure to click on the translation link to read the document.
• Model Parliament 1295 - a page from Britannia - document containing the summons to barons and townspeople setting the stage for a more egalitarian Parliament.
• The Murder of Thomas Becket 1170 - from Eyewitness...a play by play account of the event as though you were there.
• Plagues of the World - learn about the diseases from the 6th -16th centuries plus a paragraph on Leprosy.
• Pope Innocent III and the Great Schism - read about the man, the office, the power, and the split between the Eastern and Western Christian (Catholic) Church throughout the 11th -13th centuries. Find out the part the Fourth Crusade played in the "big picture" -very informative text.
• Printing Press - really interesting page. If you don't want to read the whole thing at least scroll to the Gutenberg part to find out how important printing was to the rest of history. Check out the links at the bottom too.
• The Rise of Feudalism - class lecture notes from University of Kansas - excellent text only site explaining the conditions, characteristics and consequences of the feudal relationship.
• Shroud of Turin - Very nice site dealing with the controversial cloth that may have wrapped the body of Jesus. Examine it inch by inch, read what some experts say and follow links to other Shroud pages
• Shroud of Turin - another site, information on the history, current scientific findings a cute Java applet and Shockwave movie to see the shroud transform from a negative to positive image and a few links to follow.
• Timelines of British History - from Britannia from 1066 to 1487 a concise listing of the people and events that shaped a nation...some links to related info.

Warfare, Weapons and Armor

• Battle of Bosworth - one page of links leading to information surrounding the battle that saw Richard III fall and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty in England. The more you read the less you feel you actually know. Why am I not surprised considering the mystery that is Richard III. Very interesting site.
• Battle of Crecy - Important battle in the Hundred Years War. Read about the use of the "long bow" --one page text only
• Battle of Pinkie Cleugh - from The History Net Great Battles Archives - the story of the last engagement between English and Scottish national armies fought in Sept of 1547.
• The Crusades*** - from Hanover History Department.. a great page of Primary and Secondary sources and a list of resources. Read accounts of battles by the men who fought them, read Innocent III summons to Crusade and so much more. Students visit this site.
• The Crusades -More from Dr. Knox. The who, what, when, where and why of the crusades are covered.
• Epidemics and Military Battles: Crusades - Scroll down to the area, read the statistics and then click Plague to learn more..
• Hundred Years War - One page overview of the century of wars between England and France over the French crown. Battles of the Hundred Years War - from Bibliotheque Nationale de France - see combat via beautiful Illuminated Manuscripts.
• Hundred Years History Page - very interesting site with a nice overview, pictures and info on the Kings and Royals during the conflict plus a few links.
• Hundred Years War: Timeline - timeline of events from 1328 - 1453 which make up the Hundred Years War. Maps of the War on the same site show the changing shape of France during the same period (14 maps)
• Military History Medieval - another resource page - no descriptions
• Military Order Index - a little info on the Templars, Hospitallars and Teutonic Orders. Diagrams of the organizations and bibliographies.
• The Mongol Invasion of Europe: 1241 - from The History Net - very informative article plus a separate page on the situation in Europe at the time.
• Reconciliation Walk: The Crusades - a little history, some nice pictures and a modern movement to heal some old wounds. Several nicely designed pages to visit
• Secrets of the Norman Invasion - wealth of information here. See pictures of the land as it is now and was according to the Bayeux Tapestry, read original documents - over 60 files and 7 megs at your beck and call. Enjoy and learn.
• War of the Roses - This link actually takes you to the Richard III page but that is The War of the Roses. The Struggle Between the Lancasters and the Yorks for the Crown of England.
• Warrior Kings and Princes 1066-1422*** - great site with much info on English kings. Meet the men and read about the battles. Very informational site
• Weapons and Armor
• Arms and Armor - one page with loads of links to other sites dealing with the subject
• Arms and Armor Catalog - very complete site with swords, daggers, axes, polearms, helmets, shields, breastplates and more (Commercial)
• Bru-bakers Swords, Armory and Artifacts - it's all here...no history but lots of pictures and at least dates...(Commercial)
• Crossbows - pictures and info on 8 different styles for your shooting pleasure from New World Arbalast (Commercial)
• Daggers etc. - 13 images but not all Medieval from Swords and Such (Commercial)
• Maces, Axes and Polearms - 10 images and "specs" from Swords and Such. (Commercial)
• Medieval Daggers - from Kris Cutlery- pictures and info on 4 daggers (Commercial)
• Medieval Archery - a developing site currently having only information on the crossbow.
• Medieval English Longbow - read about the "Medieval Machine Gun" and the part it played in warfare on this very informative two page site from The University Archery Club in the Netherlands and finish the info on this two paged site Decline of the Longbow from the same group....very informational
• Medieval Home - not historical info but great pictures of everything the will dressed warrior might need. (Commercial)
• Medieval Swords - from Kris Cutlery - a very nice page with pictures and dimensions etc. of 12 different swords and prices in case you wish to purchase. (Commercial)
• Medieval Swords and Rapiers - 25 images of famous weapons with all specifics included from Swords and Such (Commercial)
• Medieval Sword Virtual Museum - a little information on Viking, Germanic, Norman and Late Weapons....site is under construction

Resources

• The Age of King Charles V**** - from the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. Learn about France's History through 1000 Illuminated Manuscripts from their archives.Absolutely fantastic opportunity to "see" history.
• Anglophilia*** - this is a great resource for Medieval as well as more recent. Hundreds of links to literature, language, history, science, music and more. I was particularly glad to include this one because of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh Sections that are a storehouse of links to areas I had not covered very well. Check this one out.
• Armorial Heritage Foundation - learn all about heraldry on these well designed pages. Check out National Coats of Arms or maybe even one for your family. Have fun.
• British History Resources - from Britannia....links to some of the best
• Camelot Project - University of Rochester project as a center for Arthurian Studies. Contains texts, legends, images and information about King Arthur
• Catholic Encyclopedia - If you want to know something about Christianity in general, the Catholic Church in particular, here is the place to look it up. Search alphabetically .
• Creating a French Culture - More from the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Sections include Introduction, Monarchs and Monasteries, Royal Absolutism, the Fall of the Absolute Monarch, from Empire to Democracy and Conclusion. That about covers it all. As you read, there are many links to follow to the beautiful art of the times. Great Site.
• The Dark Age and Feudalism - one section of the Time Machine site. Fun spot but very elementary information.
• Dictionary of Feudal Terms - gopher - very complete all text site.
• EAWC Medieval Europe - from the University of Evansville - a very nice site with a Chronology, Essays, Images, Internet Sites, Texts and more.
• European Middle Ages **** - Outstanding resource from Richard Hooker at Washington State University - the entire learning module on line...the people ( 9 groups - English, German, French etc.), cultures, church, feudalism, the monarchy, Black Death and so much more...several of the resource links lead to pages with under construction but the Internet Resources page is up and running. Visit this Site
• Feudal Terms - A feudal dictionary at your fingertips. Unfamiliar term ----just look it up.
• Feudalism - Links to the texts and archives containing legal documents pertaining to feudal obligations.
• Ghosts in the Castle - this is a kid's site from National Geographic that's fun and informative....sign in, name your castle and explore the many rooms by following a mouse. Learn about the structure and the people as you go..it's very basic. Site includes a page of related links and a print out of a "rescue" game.
• Heraldry on the Internet - one stop clicking to everything you ever wanted to know about heraldry. You can even check to see if you have a coat of arms.
• Heresy - links to primary sources, (read the one on torture or the Inquisitor's Manual), secondary sources and resource links to other sites from Hanover History Dept. I don't think you can do any better than a primary source when studying history.
• History of Medieval Medicine - 21 links on the Internet dealing with Medieval Medicine
• The Holy Grail - a long text only page from the Catholic Encyclopedia - dealing with the legend and the Quest throughout history.
• Medieval Inquisition - great site with loads of info on the subject....heresy, trial, punishment, sorcery and much, much more...visit here.
• Internet Resources for the Anglo-Saxon World - a link page to sites dealing with Anglo-Saxon History and Archaeology.
• Joan's Favorite Royals and Links - Great page- Meet Eleanor again but scroll on down for some interesting reading and some wonderful links.
• Joan's Witch Directory - (different Joan) - this is a very nice site with some excellent information to offer. The people, the places, trials and torture, even a section of artwork. Please be sure to go to the section Dates to checkout the when and to what extent the Church got involved in Witch hunts.Very interesting informative site.
• Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments - Resource library of terms, events, oaths....very good site to get a real feel for the Medieval environment.
• Labyrinth**** - Georgetown University's World Wide Web Server of Medieval Studies. If you can't find it here --chances are it isn't on the Web yet. A great place to spend an hour or a day. A must for all students
• Medieval and Renaissance History - NYU History Dept. Link page for Medieval Studies. Categories include: Women, Culture, Religion, Literature and more
• Medieval European Links - Links with a good description of what each link contains
• Medieval Heresy - from Phillips Theological Seminary - a page of links to specific cases and articles dealing with the heresy and the Church's reaction to it.
• Medieval History - from NetSERF a very nice page of links to Anglo-Saxon - Angevins, Military History, Economic History, Timelines, Documents, Feudalism and more...Very Nice Resource
• Medieval Law - from NetSERF - a page of links to Civil Law - constitutions, Magna Carta, Charters, Real Estate Laws, even a section on William Wallace, Canon Law, Roman Law, Legal Historians and others.- nice stuff here.
• Medieval and Renaissance Fact and Fiction - a very nice page of many, many annotated links organized into categories and covering all areas of Medieval times.
• Medieval Science - one page of links to sites dealing with science - categories include, alchemy, astronomy, botany, cartography, mathematics, medicine and physics. (not all links are to Medieval sites)
• Medieval Sourcebook**** - The other Outstanding Resource- this one has hundreds of primary documents. There is so much here, this could be a year long course of study.Plan to spend some time here. This is a must see for all students. There's even a section on how to cite Internet and web documents. Go to the following and read about:
• Ordeal Formulas
• Ordeal of Boiling Water
• Oath of Fidelity
• Southampton Guild Rules
• Medieval Studies Resources - More links - no descriptions
• Medieval Studies Index - nice resource divided into general, by discipline (art, history, language etc.), by geographic areas, journals, indices and computer projects. Many good links to follow.
• Medieval Themed Films - a page from the Medieval Sourcebook and added here for interest purposes. Check this out for the critic's reviews...then rent the film and enjoy.
• Middle Ages Internet Links - And more links - no descriptions
• Monasticism - primary sources like The Rule of St. Benedict, Charter of Cluny and Letters, secondary sources and resources from Hanover History Department.
• Monasticism in Great Britain - from Britannia - very nice site with info on 11 different Religious Orders.
• NetSERF - Catholic University of America's Internet connection for Medieval Resources. Sections on Art, Architecture, Music, Religion, Law, History and Literature with a great many quality links for each section. Another section called Research Center contains, papers, documents, organizations and scholarships. Very Nice Find.
• Old English Pages - Links page with good organization and nice descriptions
• ORB Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies - ORB is an academic site, written and maintained by medieval scholars for the benefit of their fellow instructors and serious students. All articles have been judged by at least two peer reviewers. Authors are held to high standards of accuracy, currency, and relevance to the field of medieval studies.
• Orders of Chivalry: British - information history and specific orders, offices etc.
• Resources for Medieval Studies - Links to sites pertaining to Northern Medieval Europe. Categorized but not described
• Sources of British History: Documents that Built a Nation**** - Britannia - great resource - from the Confessions of St. Patrick, through Chronicles, Treaties, Law Codes, Statutes, Summonses, Inquests, Constitutions to the Bill of Rights in 1689 ...they're all here, on line just for you. Great Site
• The Stirrup Thesis - One page text only by John Sloan on the importance of the stirrup in Medieval history. Students please read.
• The World of the Vikings - Links page well organized and well detailed.
• The Viking Network - Nice site with some interesting info. about daily life, culture and contributions to history
• Suggested Viking Routes 8th - 11th Century CE - from the University of Oregon - OSSHE Historical and Cultural Resource Atlas - dates and routes shown on this full screen map

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Art

Art and Architecture

• 1200 Years of Italian Sculpture: Early Medieval-Romanesque****- over 100 thumbnails to choose from and many different locations too. The drawback is, it's all in Italian, but since most work was done anonymously it doesn't matter. This is a terrific site.
• 1200 Years of Italian Sculpture: Gothic**** - 100+ more examples to click and enlarge. You will recognize many of the names here, Ghiberti, Pisano, Balduccio and Brunelleschi. Great site..Possibly view the Romanesque and the Gothic back to back so you can compare with the click of the back button.
• Abbeys and Cathedrals in England and Wales - great site with 31 images of structures to see.
• The Age of King Charles V**** -from the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. Learn about France's History through 1000 Illuminated Manuscripts from their archives.This is a true treasure-trove. Check out the themes section for History, Religion, Science and Technology, Sports and Entertainment and Miscellaneous. This is a must see for all students
• Amiens Cathedral -Computer generated images, Site contains movies, sound clips but only the latest plug ins will let you take advantage of the add ons.
• Art History 201: Gothic - Hit the link and then scroll down to the Monastic, Carolingian, Romanesque and Gothic sections... This is all part of Nick Cahill's program at U of Wisc. Great selections. Hundreds of slides to see. Can not click to enlarge any of these.
• Art History 201: Romanesque - see above.See also the section on Barbarian Art - which includes the Burial Ship at Sutton Hoo and Monastic Art
• The Bayeux Tapestry - beautiful tapestry recounting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. You can view all 230 feet if you have the time. ( 35 Screens)
 
• Electronic Tapestry - see the work of computer artist David Hughes - 16 images
• Bayeux Images - Now see the real thing again section by section.
• British Art 1390 - 1530 - Very interesting site be sure to check out and read the Ely Cathedral,The Wilton Diptych, Wenhasten Doom and Mercer Hall's Christ. Very interesting text about the effect of the Reformation on the Art of England.
• Canterbury Cathedral - Short history of the Cathedral plus 8 pictures.
• Castles
• Castles of Wales**** - Information and beautiful photographs of over 170 Welsh Castles, some are very unusual - plan to spend some time here. or come back often ---Maybe a castle a day for both semesters. Be sure to check out the essay section ...some excellent info here. A must see for all students
• Castles on the Web - Great site --take the castle tour, select where you want to go, click and there you are, beautiful pictures, and a history of each castle. The home page offers several options in addition to the tour. Fun and educational.
• Devizes Castle on the Web - This is the definitive castle, complete with towers, crenalations and resident Ghosts. Visit and read all about it. Site also contains links to other areas of interest.
• Scotland's Castles - links to hundreds of castles featured on the web - all indexed, alphabetized and listed with pictures and history of many.
• Torrione Castle - go to the image collection then click on your choice. .the castle, the dungeon or any of several collections. Nice site.
• Charlemagne - Wonderful recount of the events in Charlemagne's life as chronicled in the Grandes Chroniques de France - 16 pictures plus script
• Crusades: A Chronicle in Art - from cgjackson, a site as much about history as about art. Read the interesting text about the atrocities committed in the name of Christianity. See manuscripts of scenes of the crusades.
• Digital Archive of European Architecture **** - a great site from Prof. Jeffery Howe at Boston College.. the images are a very quick load and enlarge to an outstanding quality.
• Romanesque - 10 images +
• Gothic - 35 images + on 2 pages
• Medieval Fortifications - 3 images
• 15th Century Half-timbered Houses - 3 images
• DScriptorium - dedicated to collecting, storing and distributing digital images of Medieval Manuscripts. Hundreds of images are available through this site. Very nice images and selection.
• Early Christian*** - Basilicas and other examples of architecture, mosaics, vaulting etc. from Period and Style for Designers
• Early Gothic*** - Period and Style for Designers --Many images and short comments Great site.
• Earthlore's Gothic Dreams**** - This is an extensive site and absolutely wonderful. The text is both informative and interesting and the images are beautiful. Visit Notre Dame and Canterbury Cathedrals. Here you will learn the essence of Gothic. Be Sure to go to all the pages, including the Medieval links page, a wealth of resources listed here. A Must see for all Art Students
• English Gothic - Period and Style for Designers -- Great images and short comments
• Gargoyle's Home Page - fun site. Learn the history and purpose of gargoyles, then take a tour of cathedrals via a clickable map to see the real thing. Disney couldn't do any better.
• Gothic Cathedrals - 20 beautiful images of different Cathedrals from different parts of Europe. Links to see specific features of Gothic: gargoyles, towers etc. This excellent site from the University of Tampico., Mexico
• Gothic Painting - Web Museum --Read about the International and Late styles and the innovations --links to the works of several artists
• Hill Monastic Manuscript Library - View the St. John's University Collection of Manuscripts.
• Hundred Highlights - Select your pleasure to view --choose from Illuminated Manuscripts, block prints, book covers and other selections. Each picture is accompanied by an informative text.
• Illuminated Manuscripts - Bodleian Library Catalogue. Several illustrations to view on the front page. If you can handle java script hit the scrolling image link and watch the art glide by.
• Images from World History: Carolingian Era*** - from Haines Brown at Gateway to World History - wonderful and varied examples of 8th through 11th century art - includes Italian mosaics, frescos, metalwork, architecture, English miniatures and even a few maps. Very nice collection.
• Late Gothic - Art and Architecture from Period and Style for Designers. Many examples to see and very short comments about each image
• Legion Collection Medieval Art - Just 5 examples but read about each.
• Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc De Berry - an example of a Book of Hours (only this one is Months) read the rationale, history of this book, technique of painting and be treated to 12 beautiful examples of Medieval art - one for each month showing everyday activities. Very nice site.
• Limbourg Brothers - from Carol Gerten-Jackson a site with 18 images and a bio
• Medieval Architecture - a great page of links to Abbeys and Monasteries, Castles, Churches, Towns and other Medieval sites. This is a great resource from NetSERF
• Medieval Art - links to clip art, manuscripts, murals, frescos, sculpture, tapestries and other sites from NetSERF.
• Medieval Art - Malaspina Art Data Base--many, many wonderful examples of the Art of the times
• Medieval Art and Architecture - Alison Stone from U of Pitt --Medieval Architecture--Select either England or France and you will find hundreds of thumbnails to choose from. Great visual site.
• Medieval Chartres Cathedral - 25 -30 images to see from a clickable floor plan. Beautiful stain glass etc.
• Medieval England Architecture - Clickable Map of England ...Visit the cathedrals all over the country. Plan to spend some time here. great for site seeing
• Medieval Painting in France - Text is in French but that doesn't interfere with you enjoying the beautiful examples of French painting. Several categories and many images.
• Notre Dame - only three pictures but a nice history of the structure.
• Notre Dame*** - this is a great site ( part of the Digital Imaging Project by Mary Ann Sullivan at Bluffton University) but ...warning it takes forever to load ...but if you want 21 beautiful pictures and interesting information - it is worth the wait. The pictures enlarge to outstanding quality full screen images. Visit the South Transept and St. Stephen's tympanum - 6 more beautiful shots.
• Romanesque - from University of Tampico, a site with images, informative text, map of Europe, monasteries and other things Romanesque
• Romanesque - Period and Style for Designers....Many excellent images of architecture and architectural sculpture.
• Romanesque Cathedrals - Seven Cathedrals - a picture and a history of each
• San Matteo National Museum - offers 10 paintings from the 12th through the 15th centuries and 4 examples of 14th and 15th century sculpture as well as a few images of vessels. Very nice text and nice site.
• Tapestry - many examples of beautiful tapestries from Christus Rex - you can enlarge certain areas of each by clicking on links.
• Tour of Durham Cathedral - you can click on the floor plan or select from a list of 18 areas in the cathedral to view. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge it. Nice historical information.
• Washington National Cathedral - Visit our cathedral that took 83 years to build. It's a great Gothic example with stained glass windows and interesting stone carvings
• Women Artists of the Medieval Period - just a list with two live links taking you to bios....then to examples of works. At least it's a starting point.

Literature and Drama

• Anthology Middle English Literature*** - Chaucer, Sir Gowain, Medieval Lyrics, Plays, Everyman and many more on line. There's music too. A great Site.
• The Cantebury Tales - Robinson Edition on line
• Changeling Legends from the British Isles*** - from the University of Pittsburgh - 25 wonderful tales of wonder. Please visit this page and read a few to understand the superstition and folk beliefs of the times.
• Decameron Web - wonderful site on the life and times of Boccaccio and the Middle Ages. Information on the society, religion, literature, art and culture of the times. The text of the Decameron is available in English and Italian. It's already a great site and it keeps getting better.
• The Dance of Death - read in the Catholic Encyclopedia about a play akin to the English Morality Plays - interesting rationale
• Encyclopedia Mythica: Norse Mythology - Meet Thor and Freya and many more in this slick site Read about the Viking concept of the afterlife.
• European Medieval Drama: Recommended Links*** - very, very nice resource that includes links to performance, costumes, props, articles, texts and resources plus links to music, musical instruments, dance, and more. In the costume section there is a link to How to make your own chain mail in case you're interested.
• From Scholasticism to Skepticism - links to selected readings from Dante, St. Thomas,Chaucer, Milton and Montaigne.
• Germanic Myths, Legends and Sagas - to understand the Medieval mind read about some of their beliefs.
• Labyrinth Library: Old English Literature*** - divided into Poetry, Prose, Runic, Liturgical and Reference - you will find links to many resources on line. Very nice site
• Medieval Drama Links*** - super site with a great deal of information on all things theater.....manuscripts., costumes, stages, music, dance and links to other sites of interest,
• Medieval Europe: Literature - from Hanover History Department - a wonderful resource offering 28 writers and links to their works on line. Chaucer, Adelard, Sugar of St. Denis, Procopius and many more.
• Medieval Literature by Author - from NetSERF - links to the works of 40 writers - plus a whole section on anonymous. Authors include: Alcuin, Chaucer, St. Thomas, St. Jerome, Boccaccio, and more (some Roman and Renaissance are thrown in) You can also reference by Title, Collection or Research Project. Very nice site.
• Medieval Theater - From Malaspina Data Base again --over 100 Miracle or Mystery plays on line --a few links to other sites
• The Middle Ages - 8 links to authors and works of the times and a few to related pages.
• Miracle and Mystery Plays - explanation of the drama of the Medieval period in the Catholic Encyclopedia
• Notes from "Her Husband's Crown" - Interesting information about women's lives in Medieval Russia
• The Planets and their Children - A blockbook of Medieval Astrology - a doubly good site--experience late Medieval art as well as gain an understanding of the importance of astrology to the people who lived at that time.
• The Song of Roland - entire text on line.
• Women Writers of the Middle Ages*** - the works of secular and religious writers plus works about and concerning women....Check out the student work at the bottom of the page for info on women in art, music, politics, warfare and much more. Super Site

Music and Dance

• Ceolas Celtic Music Archive - Terrific site offering a wealth of information on traditional music and dance of Ireland, Scotland Wales etc. Great section on musical instruments. Many links to follow and much information to be learned here.
• Gregorian Chant - A scholarly approach to the study of the music and history of the times. Links to everything dealing with music in the Middle Ages.
• Guitar Pre 1650 - Nice spot to learn about this stringed instrument. Starts with the lute and moves forward. A few small pictures.
• The Lute , Lute Iconography - The first site has one page, one picture and one timeline. Short easy read and very informational......The second site is a great site for Art, it traces the lute through beautiful paintings of the times from 1400's to 1690 (22 images that can be clicked and enlarged).
• A Brief History of the Mandolin - All text document with only a paragraph or two on the "old" mandolins. Takes the instrument for prehistoric times to the present.
• Medieval Dance - links to pages dealing with early dance
• Medieval Music - a very nice page of links from NetSERF
• Medieval Music ( Internet Renaissance Band) - 29 midi files to listen to or to download from Curtis Clark .
• Medieval Repertoire - a list of 10 with links to short bios and list of works
• Music and Dance Links - a page of excellent links from the Medieval Drama Links page. ...includes a section on musical instruments.
• Music and Verse in Anglo-Saxon and Viking Times **** - great site with lots of info from Regia Anglorum - even images of instruments
• Music before 1450 - links and information on Medieval music starting in the 1100s
• Music of the 14th Century - a very nice searchable database. Nice overview of info then search or browse by composer, manuscripts or repertoire.
• Music Page*** - Arto Wikla's early music page is a bonanza of info. Links to all the instruments, research, dealers, museums, institutions, societies and much more.
• The Recorder , In Literature and Art - using these two sites, you will be able to find all the info you want on the humble recorder--it's beginnings, history, technique of playing and see very nice art images of musicians of the past.
• SCQ Minstrel - from the Society for Creative Anachronism a great link page to articles, lyrics, stories and "stuff" It's the best around so far.
• Troubadours and Instruments - text only article about the troubadour and the instruments that may or may not have accompanied his offerings. Not an easy read, but worth the effort.
• White Rose Ball - 15th Century Dance - reconstruction and recreation of a 15th century dance event. A couple of pictures and a couple of links.

Life and Culture

• Ancient and Medieval Falconry - excellent page of text dealing with the origins and history of falconry in England. Site includes a list of classes and the specific birds they could fly, terms associated with the sport and more. Very informational site from The Richard III Society Pages
• Anglo-Saxon Culture** - a page from Labyrinth containing many links including clothing, recipes, literature, culture of various areas of Europe and even cemeteries. Great starting point for some serious surfing.
• Angelcynn - Anglo-Saxon Living 400 - 700 - Nice site and be sure to check out the section on clothing and appearance of the times, a few nice drawings of costumes. and the Related Links Page - nice selection of alternative spots on the Web.
• Anna's LARP Crafts Link Page **** - an outstanding collection of "how to" pages on the Web....everything from armor to wonderful playable musical instruments...work in leather, metal, cloth....a great site...Civvers check this one out for Culture Night.
• A Brief History of Falconry - the introductory paragraphs are the only ones dealing with the Medieval period and there is some interesting info here. If you are really interested read the whole article which takes you around the falconry world at present.
• Church and Culture in the Middle Ages - very nice site on our own evansville.net. Outline for a course taught by JTLyden - Very interesting and informative text, some beautiful art images and a few very beneficial links. Check this one out!
• Costumes
 
• 11th Century Styles - English - drawings and text
• 12th Century Styles - European - drawings and text
• 15th Century Styles - English - photos and text
• A Beginners Guide to Medieval Costumes - page of definition of terms used to describe articles of clothing..followed by a How to Make Page
• Dark Age Colours - one page about dyes and colors plus a color chart
• Footwear of the Middle Ages - diagrams, instructions, specific styles and dates, materials....it's all here. Great site if you're looking for shoes.
• History of the Costume - A great many thumbnails (which can be clicked and enlarged) of costume of the entire Medieval period in England, Germany, France and more. Representations of all classes of people. A wonderful visual resource.
• Medieval Costume - part of the Medieval Drama Links page but so valuable here....links to pictures, articles, how to pages and more...if you're interested in what they wore this is the place.
• Medieval Europe Costumes Links - many links to follow on all aspects of clothing.
• Courtly Love - one page text only site that explains the trials and tribulations of worshipping from afar.
• Dining in State: A High Cuisine - Revision of a1989 article describing a banquet put on by the Richard III Society. Billed as a step back in time, the article gives insight into the life styles of the high and low born alike. A strictly text but very interesting article.
• Embroidery Techniques - a great "how to" page with diagrams
• Food and Drink in Anglo-Saxon England*** - lots of information about the types of food served and how it was served...no recipes links to Feasting and Fasting and How Fish were Caught
• Food in England since 1066 - Neat, text only site dealing with the vegetarian trend in England over the last 1000 years. When you have time, read the whole article but for now at least check out the section on the Middle Ages.
• Games*** - wonderful info on games, game pieces, rules, boards etc. Many diagrams and pictures. Great resource.
• A Gathering of the Clans (Scottish Heritage) - A real fun place to visit especially if you are of Scottish descent. (I'm not and still enjoyed the visit) Check the Culture, tartans, coats of Arms and family names.
• Life in a Medieval Castle - visit the hall, accommodations, kitchen, chapel and learn about water problems on this one page site from Castles in Wales
• Medieval and Anglo Saxon Recipes - 8 recipes to try
• Medieval Culture - a few links to clothing, food and drink, weddings, sex, marriage, games and more. from NetSERF
• Medieval and Early Renaissance Medicine - 2 pages - brief overview plus these sites - The Bubonic Plague ....Leprosy ...Summary of Medieval Medicine
• Medieval European Higher Education - very informational site with info on the Medieval University, course of study, a comparison of campus life then and now and more from History of the Ideas of a University page
• Medieval Food - links to articles and recipes of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. There's even a link to a brewing page.
• Medieval Games - read about and even try your luck at some of the "old" games ( card, board games etc.--rules and pictures included). Links and even some down loadable software if you are interested.
• Medieval Horse - Very worthwhile spot. Learn about tournament horses, horses used in the crusades and read about the transition from charger to pleasure and work horse. This spot will help you understand the importance of the horse in history.
• Medieval Horticulture/Agriculture - from the Chronology of Agriculture at Ohio State - a very nice page dealing with food production during the Middle Ages. Topics include: the Monasteries, the Manorial System, Eastern Contacts, the Courtyard, Herbs and Herbalists. A few images are included.
• Medieval Life Magazine - nice resource with issues and articles about life in the Middle Ages....Just browse until you find something of interest.
• Medieval Manor - nice one page text only from lecture notes of Gerhard Rempel of Western New England College. - read about life and social structure during the Middle Ages. Same site Guilds and Commerce - presents a different side of life.
• Medieval Names - Text only information about the names used during the Middle Ages- List of male and female names. Some are pretty strange..Check to see if your name is here.
• Medieval Price List - the monetary terms of several countries are explained and very long lists are presented with items, prices and dates. It's interesting to compare the value of items against one another. You may need a pencil and paper if you plan to stay here for a while.
• Medieval Society - from Dr. Knox at Boise State - excellent information on Those who pray, those who fight and those who work. ( monks, priests and friars.....knights....peasants and townspeople)
• Medieval Weddings - Planning a wedding? Then this is your spot. Flowers, Costumes, Music, Ceremony ....it's all here, in text only. There is even a list of movies containing Medieval and Renaissance wedding scenes. A really nice site but what a great opportunity to have enriched it with art images.
• Middle Ages: Feudal Life**** - The Middle Ages is inspired by programs from The Western Tradition, a video series in the Annenberg/CPB Multimedia Collection. This is an excellent site containing info on religion, homes, clothing, health, Arts, entertainment and townlife plus a resource page.
• Mill-centenary of the Hungarian Settlement ** - What a great site. The heart, spirit and culture of these people simply ooze from the pages. History, Art, Language and Legends of a proud people. Visit this site.
• Monastic Medicine 500 - 1100 - one page brief overview
• Paris: Urban Sanitation 1200 - 1789 *** Very interesting site that resulted from some student research. If you do not appreciate living in the 20th Century -please visit this site and you will. Deals with waste management and even disposal of corpses.
• Regia Anglorum - British Living History 950 - 1066 **** - A must go place.
• everything you want to know about life in Medieval England
• food, dress, music, jobs, houses, furniture etc.
• Rialto Archive **** - Outstanding Resource - containing information on almost every facet of Medieval living ....you can even search the archive ...Check this one out.
• Wharram Percy: A Lost Medieval Village ***- another great site ( that's why I picked it to put on my page) Medieval living right before your eyes. Read, Click on maps, view Art and learn the history of a small village in England.
• Wichamstow Village **** - Wonderful site to learn what Medieval life was really like... visit all the residents and learn from each one about village life and work. Visit this site

Bysantiska riket
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medweb/
http://www.bway.net/~halsall/byzantium.html

Muslimsk kultur
http://eawc.evansville.edu/ispage.htm

Anglo – Saxisk kultur
http://www.ccc.nottingham.ac.uk/~aczkdc/asresource.html

Tempelriddarna
http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/14493a.htm - Katolsk encyklopedi om tempelriddarna
http://www.cypnet.com/.ncyprus/templars.html - Cypern under Richard I och tempelriddarna
http://marlowe.wimsey.com/~rshand/streams/masons/templars.html - Skapandet av tempelriddare
http://orb.rhodes.edu/encyclop/religion/monastic/bernard.html - Tempelriddarna som religiös orden, Bernad av Clairvaux.
http://152.33.17.54/templars/intropage.html - Tempelts riddare
http://intranet.ca/~magicworks/knights/ - Historia och mystik omkring tempelriddarordnarna
http://www.kingmere.demon.co.uk/SMOTJ/index.html - Tempelriddarna från England och  Wales
http://www.ns.utk.edu/~jgriffin/Templars.htm - Tempelriddarna och legenden om den Heliga Gralen
http://www.cnct.com/home/grantf/index.htm - En militär orden bestående av munkar

Korstågen
http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/04543c.htm - Katolsk encyklopedi om korstågen
http://orb.rhodes.edu/encyclop/religion/crusades/Crusade_Intro.html - Introduktion
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/7930/crusades.htm - The Christian Crusades Positively Impacted the East and the West
http://intranet.ca/~magicworks/knights/overview.html - Pope Urban II And His Contribution
http://jeru.huji.ac.il/ef1.htm - The Crusader and Ayyubid Period (1099-1250 CE)
http://history.hanover.edu/medieval/crusades.htm - The Crusades - Texts and Archives
http://www.wzrd.com/home/scumacimbp/pridocs.htm - Documents related to the first crusade
http://crusades.idbsu.edu/ - The Crusades - an on-line college course
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/eugene3-2cde.html - Eugene III: Summons to A Crusade, Dec 1, 1154
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/inn3-cdesummons.html - Innocent III: Summons to A Crusade, 1215
http://www.humanities.ccny.cuny.edu/history/reader/islamonpiracy.htm - Muslim noble, Usmah Ibn Munqidh, wrote down some of his observation
http://www.ping.at/kessler/ - Richard Lionheart

Teutonisk riddarorden
http://www.knight.org/advent/cathen/14541b.htm - Katolsk encyklopedi
http://kuhttp.cc.ukans.edu/kansas/orb/encyclop/religion/monastic/opsahl1.html - Religion/The Military Orders - The Teutonic Order
http://www.ChivalricOrders.org/vatican/teutonic.htm - The Teutonic Order of Holy Mary in Jerusalem
Övrigt
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/humnet/cmrs/faculty/geary/instr/students/pope.htm - The Avignon Papacy:  1305-1378

Indiankulturer
http://udgftp.cencar.udg.mx/ingles/Precolombina/precointro.html Precolumbian culture
http://www.mesoweb.com/welcome.html Mesoweb, an exploration of Mesoamerican cultures
http://www.realtime.net/maya/ Maya/Aztec/Inca
http://www.primenet.com/~lconley/ The Celt and Saxon Home Page
http://www.ualr.edu/~degonzalez/guhtml/antgua.html
http://www.xs4all.nl/~voorburg/aztec/
http://hanksville.phast.umass.edu/misc/NAresources.html
http://www.nativeweb.org/listing.phtml?indextype=subject&selection=Religion%20%26%20Spirituality
http://www.nativeweb.org/listing.phtml?indextype=subject&selection=Short%20Stories%20-%20Traditional
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/NativeTech/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com.au/dest/cam/mexhis.htm
http://udgftp.cencar.udg.mx/ingles/Precolombina/precointro.html

Japansk kultur
http://www.isei.or.jp/books/66/isei_66_4.html

Vikingar
http://www.viking.no/e/heritage/eheritage.htm
http://ottes.got.kth.se/Members/Default.html
http://www.trafalgartours.com/tasteof.htm

Det medeltida Europa
http://eawc.evansville.edu/mepage.htm
http://www.castlewales.com/home.html
http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/OMACL/

Högmedeltid
Mongolerna
http://vvv.com/khan/