Directory of Middle Ages Resources

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These are the "middle" centuries, from approximately 600 AD to 1500 AD.

Subcategories

• Crusades
• Feudalism
• Vikings

Resources in This Category

• Build a Medieval Castle

  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/castle.htm
  Freeware. Requires Windows 95, 98 or 3.1.

• Castles for Kids

  http://www.castlesontheweb.com/search/Castle_Kids/
  Links to sites that let kids learn how people in the middle ages lived, explore castles, and even build their own medieval creations.

• Exhibits Collection - The Middle Ages

  http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/
  Interactive exhibit explores feudal life, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment, religion, and town life. Includes activities on cathedrals, clothing, art, and medical practices.

• History of the Incas

  http://www.angelfire.com/pa4/theincas/
  School project made for an eighth grade class provides a brief introduction to the civilization.

• Kids' Castle

  http://www.kidsonthenet.org.uk/castle/
  A fictional, but historically accurate castle based on Nottingham Castle as it was in about 1480.

• Magna Carta

  http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta
  Pictures of an original copy of the Magna Carta, translation of the text, and background of why it was written.

• Magna Carta: Source of Civil Rights

  http://www.awesomestories.com/history/magna-carta
  Links to primary sources, including an original copy of England's famous document, learn why King John signed the charter and what rights he granted.

• Medieval Village Life

  http://website.lineone.net/~colin.beswick/WPercyPP_files/frame.htm
  Features slides with information about medieval times such as manor life, farming, and the bubonic plague.

• Middle Ages 2000

  http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/middleages2000/
  Student-created site on the Middle Ages. Contains information on cathedrals, castles, the Black Death, people, fashion, and daily life.

• Rights and Responsibilities in Medieval Guilds

  http://www.mcatmaster.com/guilds/
  Describes requirements for membership and the duties of merchants, craftsmen and bakers.

• Shields, Knights and Heraldry

  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/heraldry.htm
  Freeware (free software) from Owl and Mouse suitable for classroom or home use.

• Snayfwickby Castle

  http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/castle1.htm
  A tour of an imaginary castle and village with Lady Clare and Sir Claude. Created for first through third graders.

• The Electronic Passport to the Middle Ages

  http://www.mrdowling.com/703middleages.html
  Guide for middle school students introduces the period. Also provides in-depth information about specific topics such as feudalism, the Vikings, the Byzantine Empire, and the bubonic plague.

• The Magna Carta

  http://www.magnacartaplus.org/magnacarta/
  Translation from the Latin of the first version of the Magna Carta, signed by King John at Runnymede in 1215. Links to glossary and Latin original text.

• The Medieval World

  http://spartacus-educational.com/Medieval.htm
  Collection of illustrated articles cover aspects of British history from 1066-1500. From Spartacus Internet Encyclopaedia.

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