Middle Ages

Sources for Background Information: Every research project should start with getting some background information about your topic...and the best place to do this is in an encyclopedia.

Online Encyclopedias

Books: Most of the books about Medieval Topics are on the cart. Also make sure to look for your topic in the "Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages".

Websites

General Websites:

Middle Ages Research: START HERE! A site with every single possible topic of research in the Middle Ages.

Index of Middle Ages materials - Check this site for links to every imaginable topic about medieval times.

http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/

This website gives excellent information about several aspects of life during the Middle Ages. This includes: feudal life, religion, clothing, health, arts, entertainment, homes, and town life.

Middle Ages in Europe - history, art, architecture, food, and clothing of the Middle Ages

Medieval Life and Times

And some specific topics....

Medieval Technology Pages - learn about items of daily life that first appeared in this time period.

Medicine

Secrets of the Dead - journey to the 14th century and learn about the plague that killed a third of the world's population, its economic and cultural impacts, and more

Women

Women in the Middle Ages

Famous Women of the Middle Ages

Clothing

Footwear of the Middle Ages - Would THESE shoes have been comfortable and long-lasting?

Vikings

http://www.michelesinclair.com/medieval_times_and_castles.shtml#vikings

Secrets of Norse Ships

Superstitions and Witchcraft

http://www2.kenyon.edu/projects/margin/witch.htm

Games

Medieval Games