Medieval Europe
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Welcome!
Welcome!
Today, you will be introduced to a world of innovation; the stage for countless stories and themes that have persisted to the modern era, across some of the world’s most famous geographical landmarks: the Danube and Rhine rivers, the Italian, Balkan, and Iberian Peninsulas, as well as the Alps mountain range (Medieval Europe Geography and Maps). The period is Medieval Europe, informally known as the Middle Ages. Stretching from the modern day United Kingdom to the Mediterranean west of Italy, Europe became the height of technological revolution from the 5th century up until the Renaissance in the 14th century (History.com). Though the Europeans found themselves locked in a technological stasis (“Medieval Technology and American History - In-Depth Articles - Stronger than One Hundred Men: The Vertical Waterwheel.”), this period of stagnancy would be broken by such inventions as the eyeglasses, watermill, and many more of the various inventions you will be shown today.
It was during this time also that a rise in influence from the Catholic Church gave way to the Crusades, a militaristic endeavor to stamp out the (at the time) aspiring Islamic culture, and resulting in the Christian occupation of Jerusalem (the holy land). Other major events, like the Bubonic Plague, the signing of the Magna Carta, as well as Christopher Colombus' reaching the Americas occurred during this time period.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy your trip through the course of time, delving deep into one of history’s most technological and culturally iconic eras: the Middle Ages.
Medieval Europe Timeline
Castles
Castles
Daniel L.
Castles are big stone structures that were built to protect, as they often had thick stone walls, moats, and other architectural pieces to allow easy defense against invading armies.
Chainmail
Chainmail
Ella D.
Chainmail armor was a metal body defense for European knights. It was created from coiling or bending of an iron wire then put all together.
The Watermill
The Watermill
Caleb S.
The waterwheel served as a precursor to the highly advanced forms of mechanical energy we use today. Not only was it the first instance of inanimate power, it also served as a catalyst for mass production and industrial revolution.
The Mechanical Clock
The Mechanical Clock
Emilija K.
The mechanical clock is a highly complicated device that was further developed by the Europeans in Medieval Ages that had many important uses.
Weapons
Weapons
Liam H.
The crossbow was a powerful ranged weapon that fired an arrow called a bolt. It consisted of a short bow mounted on a stock.
Trebuchet
Trebuchet
Casey L.
The trebuchet was one of the top choices for artillery in medieval warfare, being able to throw heavy projectiles farther than the catapult.
Additional Resources
Middle Ages - Definition, Timeline & Facts- This website is great for people looking for a brief overview of the whole Medieval time period.
Black Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact- This source explains how the black death impacted Europe along with the way it spread and how it affected people.
Government l Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament- This page explains culture in Medieval Europe and many facts about their government in the Middle Ages.
Rooms and Jobs with their Designated Editors
The Overall Editor/Weapons: Liam H.
The Attachment Page Editor/Chainmail: Ella D.
The Graphic Design Editor/Castles: Daniel L.
The Entrance Page/Watermill: Caleb S.
The Map Page Editor/Trebuchet: Casey L.
The Works Cited Editor/Mechanical Clock: Emilija K.
This image shows a painting of Europe in the Middle Ages.
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