Mostly Medieval
"Here you will find information on heraldry, myths and legends, religion, medicine, and other aspects of life in Britain during the Middle Ages." The site includes a calendar of holy days and festivals, ballads with synopses, and clip art. "The majority of the information contained in these pages is the result of research undertaken prior to and continued during the writing of a novel set in 13th century Scotland."
http://skell.org/
Middle Ages
Portrays every day life in Medieval times and contains sections on feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts & entertainment, and town life. Each section has an essay with links to related sites. Several also offer an interactive quiz or activity. From Annenberg/CPB Projects Learner Online site.
http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/
The Domesday Book Online
In 1086, William the Conqueror commissioned a land survey to assess "the extent of the land and resources being owned in England at the time." This site intends to show the history of that survey, which became the Domesday Book, and give an insight into 11th century life in Great Britain. Features a list of every settlement existing in 1086, timelines of the book's creation, a biography of the King William, a glossary, a FAQ, place name origins, and related links. Searchable.
http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/
Knighthood and Orders of Chivalry
Devoted to "knights and knighthood, as well as the related concept of order of knighthood, both in its original form as a medieval institution, and its modern form as an award of merit." Contains information on women and knighthood in the middle ages, the orders of chivalry, and the legitimacy of orders. From Heraldica.
http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/
Music History 102: A Guide to Western Composers and Their Music from the Middle Ages to the Present
An extensive original collection of text, images, and audio clips of great works of Western classical music. From the Internet Public Library.
http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/
Medieval Technology Pages
This website provides information on "technological innovation and related subjects in western Europe during the Middle Ages." Agricultural tools, silk, windmills, and the horizontal loom are among the subjects covered. The articles are organized by subject and in chronological order with 200-year intervals. From a chemistry and history professor.
http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/tekpages/Technology.html
Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
For medieval scholarship and research. Browsable by category, and searchable. Sponsored by Georgetown University.
http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/
Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments
Read how a squire was trained, how a coronation ceremony was conducted (in both modern and Middle English), or what the code of chivalry is. See photos of arms and armour (some reproductions), view the complete text of the Magna Carta, and a biography of Charlemagne by Will Durant. A special Chivalry Kidzone is also offered; plus extensive glossaries on Arms & Armour and Knighthood, Chivalry, & Tourney ; and tournament and jousting rules. Many of the documents are contemporary to the Middle Ages. Perfect site for re-enactors.
http://www.chronique.com/
Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments
Read how a squire was trained, how a coronation ceremony was conducted (in both modern and Middle English), or what the code of chivalry is. See photos of arms and armour (some reproductions), view the complete text of the Magna Carta, and a biography of Charlemagne by Will Durant. A special Chivalry Kidzone is also offered; plus extensive glossaries on Arms & Armour and Knighthood, Chivalry, & Tourney ; and tournament and jousting rules. Many of the documents are contemporary to the Middle Ages. Perfect site for re-enactors.
http://www.chronique.com/
Medieval Architecture in France
A collection of images of French architecture from the Middle Ages. Included for many of the buildings is a map of its location, a floor plan, photos, and a brief description. There is an illustrated Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menufrance/mainfran.html
Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index
This searchable, annotated index "covers journal articles, book reviews, and essays in books about women, sexuality, and gender during the Middle Ages." Over 8,000 records from more than 450 journals, beginning in 1992, are included. Materials in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian are indexed. There are also a few links to related sites. Edited by Margaret Schaus, a librarian at Haverford College.
http://www.haverford.edu/library/reference/mschaus/mfi/mfi.html
Fabulous Journeys and Faraway Places: Travels on Paper, 1450-1700
This 2007 exhibit explores travel in the Middle Ages and Renaissance when it was "nasty, brutish and long." Interactive prints illustrate biblical, and mythological travel; travel to Rome, Constantinople, and the Holy Land; and "further marvels of the East and West." From the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2007/faraway/
The Magna Carta
Collection of materials about the Magna Carta, signed by King John of England in 1215. Features a translation of the 1297 version of Magna Carta, an image of the 1297 Magna Carta (the only version permanently residing in the U.S.), and an essay about the influence of the Magna Carta on American law and constitutionalism. "This heritage is most clearly apparent in our Bill of Rights." From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured_documents/magna_carta/
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The End of Europe's Middle Ages
A tutorial "designed to assist those students engaged in Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern studies who lack a background in medieval European history," particularly the 14th and 15th centuries. From The University of Calgary.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/endmiddle/
NetSERF: The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources
Over 1,600 annotated links on the Middle Ages, categorized by subject (archaeology, architecture, art, Arthuriana, civilizations, culture, drama, history, law, literature, music, people, philosophy, religion, science and technology, and women). The "Research Center" links include archives, libraries, articles and papers, associations, organizations, societies, bibliographies, and conferences and seminars. Other points of interest are top medieval sites and a glossary. Note: not updated since 2003 but still in good shape.
http://www.netserf.org/
Footwear of the Middle Ages
This site provides "an ongoing examination of the history and development of footwear and shoemaking techniques up to the end of the Sixteenth Century." It provides detailed information about shoemaking techniques in the European Middle Ages, many illustrations, a glossary of historical shoemaking, a bibliography, and related links. From librarian Marc Carlson.
http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/SHOEHOME.HTM
Medieval Architecture in France
A collection of images of French architecture from the Middle Ages. Included for many of the buildings is a map of its location, a floor plan, photos, and a brief description. There is an illustrated Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/menufrance/mainfran.html |