European Middle Ages

European Middle Ages

People use the phrase “Middle Ages” to describe Europe between the fall of Rome in 476 CE and the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th century.

Databases:

• Gale in Context: Middle School: Access many articles on Feudalism, Charlemagne, The Crusades and more.

• Social Studies Studies LaunchPacks: Find units covering Civilizations of Europe, the Viking Age, The Holy Roman Empire, The Crusades, The Norman Conquest, The Anglo-Saxon Age, The Black Death, and more.

eBooks:

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Vol. 3, Europe in the Middle Ages: offers a broad selection of the arts of the medieval world, all drawn from the rich collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I recommend starting at pg. 18 to start viewing pictures of the artifacts.

• Sora: Login to your school eBook account and search for the following titles:

  1. Legends of the Middle Ages

  2. Famous Men of the Middle Ages

Websites:

• The A&E History Channel - Middle Ages: covers the following topics: The Catholic Church, The Rise of Islam, The Crusades, Art and Architecture, The Black Death, Economics and Society, and includes links to other relevant articles and videos.

• Ducksters - Middle Ages for Kids: learn about various nations, culture, knights and castles, major events, and famous people.

• History for Kids - The Amazing Middle Ages: learn about the Early, High, and Late Middle Ages, architecture, daily life, and literature.

• Mr. Donn's The Middle Ages for Kids: covers daily life, medieval castles, nobility, and much more.