Links for Teachers

WWW Virtual Library for Medieval Europe - The ultimate directory for Medieval resources on the internet.

Middle Ages: CPB Exhibits Collection - What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? Learn about the daily life, their clothing and homes, health, entertainment, and much more.

Middle Ages in the Virtual Classroom - This resource is a middle school unit which includes lots of information, some pictures, and links to other informative sites.

Feudalism in the Middle Ages - Features an overview and history of feudalism, description of the life of a serf, and links.

People of the Dark Ages - This site provides a short description of the different population groups of the Middle Ages.

The English Medieval Castle - Informative text, photos and illustrations dealing with the construction and evolution of the English castle.

Glossary of Castle Terms - Lexicon for castles and their architecture.

Gothic Cathedrals - 20 beautiful images of different Cathedrals from different parts of Europe. Links to see specific features of Gothic: gargoyles, towers etc.

Gargoyles Home Page - Learn the history and purpose of gargoyles, then take a tour of cathedrals via a clickable map to see the real thing.

Wharram Percy: The Lost Medieval Village - Medieval living right before your eyes. Read, click on maps, view art and learn the history of a small village in England.

Women in Ancient and Medieval Times - A collection of links regarding women in the Middle Ages and earlier times. Includes information about women in general and specific female personaities of the Middle Ages.

A Beginner's Guide to Medieval Costume - Descriptions of the items and types of decoration worn during and around the medival period, along with instruction on how to construct your own costume.

Heraldry: A Beginner's Guide - A quick introduction to heraldry: the colors, the symbols, links to other sites.

Medieval and Renaissance Music - See and hear the instruments that were played by medieval musicians.

The Black Plague - Detailed information regarding the bubonic plague.

The Jester Pages - A historical trip through the life and times of the fool.

A Chaucerian Cookery - Examines the references to food and dishes in all of Chaucer's writings, studies the dietary habits of his characters, and gives a complete list of all foods Chaucer refers to. Included is A Chaucerian Feast, which presents an authentic Medieval feast based on the writings of Chaucer and corresponding 14th c. recipes.

Medieval Siege - Experts examine medieval war strategies and castle design. See how the devastating giant trebuchet could smash castle walls.

 

Compiled by Jack Neill