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Medievalists.net - Where the Middle Ages BeginWhere the Middle Ages Begin

Extraordinary Medieval Cities Around the WorldExplore Middle Ages history in these fascinating destinations.

Facts About The Middle Ages In Europe And Around The WorldMedieval Facts. From Stone Age to Space Age, every era in human history has ultimately been about progress. Except for the bloody Middle Ages...

The Middle Ages Actually Aren't Just About The Peoples Of EuropeThis week more than 2,500 scholars of meet at the University of Leeds, England for the 25th Annual International Medieval Congress. The richness and diversity of their research challenges our assumptions about what the "Middle Ages" actually means.

Religious Responses to the Black DeathThe Black Death of 1347-1352 CE is the most infamous plague outbreak of the medieval world, unprecedented and unequaled until the 1918-1919 CE flu pandemic in the modern age. The cause of the plague...

Europe

The six and a half centuries between the end of Roman rule and the Norman Conquest are among the most important in English history. But the period is also one of the most challenging to understand.www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/early-medieval/

What It Was Actually Like To Be A Knight During Medieval Times Many have imagined going back in time and becoming a real medieval knight or lady. Life for knights is assumed to have been brimming with jousting, courting, and slaying dragons. However, most of this isn't true. Jousting took some time to become popular, chivalry was...

What Did The Relationship Between Medieval Knights And Peasants Actually Look Like? In 1023, Bishop Warin of Beauvais suggested a few additions to the knight's oath. Warin asked King Robert of France to modify his loyalty oath. The bishop recommended asking knights to swear not to assault, rob, or kidnap villagers. Knights should also vow to avoid plundering and pillagi...

A medieval three-seated toilet seat | Museum of LondonA communal toilet seat from the 12th century reveals the underside of life in medieval London. See it on display as part of our Secret Rivers exhibition.

Discover seven ingenious ways the Middle Ages solved some of society's greatest challenges.www.english-heritage.org.uk/ingenious/medieval-ingenuity/

For more than a century after the Battle of Hastings, all substantial stone buildings in England were built in the Norman style, which was superseded from the later 12th century by a new style – the Gothic.www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/medieval/architecture/

Overview of the Middle Ages (video) | Khan AcademyThe European Middle Ages (or Medieval Time) is roughly 1000 year span of time from the end of the Roman Empire (in the West) to the beginning of the Renaissance. This video gives as overview with maps and touches on the key events like the Great Schism, Crusades and Black Death.

History of European Antisemitism - Institute for Curriculum ServicesIn this lesson, students will trace the evolution of antisemitism from pre-Christian through modern times and identify the four interacting factors in the context of European history. With an emphasis on primary sources, ICS’s resources are teacher-friendly and formatted to be easily implemented in the classroom.

Medieval London – free gallery | Museum of LondonLearn about life in medieval London, from Vikings and Saxons to the Tudors and the accession of Queen Elizabeth I, for free at the Museum of London.

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Overview of the Middle Ages (video) | Khan AcademyThe European Middle Ages (or Medieval Time) is roughly 1000 year span of time from the end of the Roman Empire (in the West) to the beginning of the Renaissance. This video gives as overview with maps and touches on the key events like the Great Schism, Crusades and Black Death.

Sacred Songs of Medieval Times

The Middle Ages Interactive - Annenberg LearnerDiscover what it was like to live during the Middle Ages. Explore topics such as Feudal Life, Religion, Homes, Clothing,…

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Recipes for medieval festive sweets | Museum of LondonWhat did Londoners eat at Christmas time in medieval and Tudor times?

Norman and medieval fashion and clothingBritish fashion from the Normans through the Medieval and Middle Ages to the end of the 15th century.

Fashion History of the High and Late Middle Ages—Medieval ClothingIn the high and late Middle ages attractive styles became more available to a new middle class. Clothing styles changed more quickly due to new technology, Eastern influences, and a better economy.

How bloody was medieval life?From drunken brawls to rapes and mass killings, violence cast a long shadow over the Middle Ages. Yet, says historian Hannah Skoda, our medieval ancestors were just as appalled by wanton acts of brutality as we are today...

Medieval Architecture | Medieval ChroniclesMedieval architecture featured various styles from Romanesque, French style and Gothic styles of architecture. Each style has distinctive medieval

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Medieval Recipes

Medieval Food & Drink Facts, Worksheets, Diet, Preparation, PreservationMedieval Food and Drink facts and information, and a collection of worksheets for use at school & in a homeschooling environment. Suitable for all students.

7 Ways Medieval Knight Armor Was More Dangerous Than Just Wearing Nothing Chain mail and suits of armor were some of the most recognizable parts of medieval warfare. Created in response to swordplay, the dominant form of combat at the time, they've become somewhat legendary for their striking appearance on the battlefield. A good suit of plate armor was c...

Food and Drink in Medieval England - History Learning SiteMost people in Medieval England had to make their own food. Food shops were found in towns but most people were peasants who lived in villages where these did not exist. In Medieval England you, if a villager, provided for yourself and farming for your own food was a way of life dictated by the …

Medieval Medicine Facts, Worksheets, Discoveries & Medicine PracticesHistory of Medieval Medicine facts and information, and a collection of worksheets for use at school & in a homeschooling environment.

Medieval Justice Not So Medieval

Medieval How To Playlist of Crafts and Activities

Burgh Life in Mary's Time

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Lesson Plan – Medieval Germany: The Black MagusOverview In this activity students will survey a series of images of the Three Kings/Magi dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era. They will talk about the presence of a black Magus, what he …

Medieval Europe, the age of Christendom and FeudalismMedieval Europe, or Christendom, whose features included a powerful papacy and Church, with its monks, nuns and monasteries, feudalism with its lords and vassals, barons, knights, castles, chivalry, manors and serfs, and small towns with their rich merchants and powerful guilds.

Serf: Definition, System & Life | Study.comSerfs were the lowest level on the feudal pyramid in the Middle Ages. This lesson will cover the definition of a serf, their role in the bigger...

An Illustrated Glossary of Castle Architecture[image:8828] Alure (Wall Walk) The walkway along the higher and interior part of a wall which often gives access to the higher floors of towers within the wall. Typically protected by battlements...

Religion in the Middle Ages - Religion through time in the UK - KS3 History Revision - BBC BitesizeLearn and revise about religion through time in the UK with BBC Bitesize KS3 History.

Myths About The Knights Templar, Debunked Films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, National Treasure, and The Da Vinci Code have helped further myths about the Knights Templar, a Christian military group that existed in medieval times. These soldiers worked to protect fellow Christians who were traveling through Western Europe, ...

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Kill or cure? 10 medieval medical practices and their effectivenessWould these 10 medieval medical practices have given you a new lease of life, or sent you to an early grave?

Ten Medieval Inventions that Changed the World - Medievalists.netTen Inventions from the Middle Ages that have had lasting importance, even to the present-day.

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Virtual Field Trip: A journey to the medieval city of Burgos - 14th Century Tragedy, Jewish and Christian Museum Artifacts, and Continuing 11th Century Manuscripts | CourseraVideo created by University of Colorado System for the course "Burgos: Deciphering Secrets of Medieval Spain". This week we delve into the Castilian crisis of the 14th-century -- the arrival of the Black Death (Plague), an intensive civil war, ...

12 Bizarre Medieval TrendsFrom pigs on trial to hairless faces, discover what went viral in the Middle Ages.

Cats in the Middle AgesThe life of a cat in the Middle Ages (c. 476-1500 CE) differed significantly from that of a dog owing primarily to its association with witchcraft, darkness, and the devil. In the ancient world, the...

Asia

Top 10 Traditional Ancient Chinese Foods - Ancient History ListsThe history of Chinese foods dates back to around 5,000 BCE. Chinese have advanced and mastered the food with their own kind of system.

Medieval Chinese religion - Buddhism comes to ChinaThe boddhisatva Avalokitesvara, with a thousand arms and a thousand eyes, about 950 AD (Musee Guimet, Paris) Under the Han Dynasty (about 200 BC to 200 AD), scholars working for the emperors tried to find a way to combine

Ancient China NoblesThe ancient Chinese believed in a strict social structure that divided people up by social

Women in Ancient ChinaWomen in ancient China did not enjoy the status, either social or political, afforded to men. Women were subordinate to first their fathers, then their husbands, and finally, in the case of being left...

China Ancient Education, History of Education in ChinaChina ancient education include: history of education in China, classification of ancient Chinese education, Civil Service Examination System and Historical Relics.

The Srivijaya Empire: trade and culture in the Indian Ocean (article) | Khan AcademyThe Srivijaya Empire controlled modern-day Indonesia and much of the Malay Archipelago from the seventh to twelfth centuries. The empire traded extensively with India and China, incorporating Buddhist and Chinese political practices into their traditions.

Revealed: Cambodia's vast medieval cities hidden beneath the jungleExclusive: Laser technology reveals cities concealed under the earth which would have made up the world’s largest empire in 12th century

20,000 Women and 100,000 Castrated Men to Serve the Emperor: The Imperial Harem of ChinaIn Imperial China, one of the important tasks that the emperor needed to do was to ensure the continuation of the dynasty, which was achieved by the production of a male heir.

The History of Vietnam: Origins to 1009 C.E. - Thousand Years of Chinese Occupation - About HistoryVietnam’s history is intimately tied, for better or for worse, to its long relationship with China. The impact of Chinese cultural and political forms is difficult to overestimate, as is the impact of wars begun by its powerful neighbor to the north. Although the borders of what is now called Vietnam and the country’s name … Continue reading The History of Vietnam: Origins to 1009 C.E. – Thousand Years of Chinese Occupation

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FOODThe food of feudal Japan was wide and varied, however as you will notice a lot of Japanese food is seafood, this is due to the fact that Japan has always been famous for its numerous fishing bays,...

RELIGIONIn feudal Japan, three major religions influenced the era, Buddhism, Shinto, and Shugendo. Religion was the main sculpting tool of feudal Japan. Listed below are the ten commandments of Buddhism....

Japanese Traditional Dress and Adornment | LoveToKnow

A brief history of the arts of Japan: the Jomon to Heian periods (article) | Khan AcademyBy Dr. Sonia Coman

Japan - History Background

ASIANetwork Exchange: A Journal for Asian Studies in the Liberal ArtsArticle: Medieval Khmer Society: The Life and Times of Jayavarman VII (ca. 1120–1218)

How the borders of Korea changed in the Middle AgesTracking the rise and fall of different kingdoms in medieval Korea, plus other videos about the period.

The Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) (article) | Khan Academy

Thailand

Southeast Asian artsSoutheast Asian arts, the literary, performing, and visual arts of Southeast Asia. Although the cultural development of the area was once dominated by Indian influence, a number of cohesive traits predate the Indian influence. Wet-rice (or padi) agriculture, metallurgy, navigation, ancestor cults,

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Khmer ArtThe powerful Khmer empire, which settled in the territories of what we now know as the countries of Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma and Malaysia, has created a great legacy of immense beauty and artistic footprint for posterity.

Vietnam & Korea (1000-1300 CE): Overview & Influences - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.comIn this lesson, we explore the history of two smaller Asian countries during the Middle Ages: Vietnam and Korea. We'll learn more about the...

A 9th-century Arab or Indian shipwreck in Indonesian watersThe article describes in some detail the structural features of a 9th-century shipwreck that was recently found in Indonesian waters. The principle fe…

Africa & Middle East

A summary of the Islamic world in the Middle Ages - The Islamic world in the Middle Ages - KS3 History Revision - BBC BitesizeLearn and revise about the Islamic world in the Middle Ages and what Christian Western Europe learnt from its neighbour with BBC Bitesize KS3 History.

Ancient Middle East | historical region, AsiaAncient Middle East, history of the region from prehistoric times to the rise of civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and other areas. The high antiquity of civilization in the Middle East is largely due to the existence of convenient land bridges and easy sea lanes passable in summer or winter, in

Medieval African food - what did people eat?Medieval African food: an olive orchard in Tunisia The Romans grow olive oil in North Africa The foods people ate in Africa didn't just stay the same. Instead, they changed slowly over time. Around 800 BC, with the arrival

Three Medieval Wars in North AfricaThe word “crusade” normally evokes images of war in the Middle East, with European crusaders fighting Muslim Arabs. But crusades took place all over

Americas

Reverse Colonialism - How the Inuit Conquered the Vikings

North America’s First Contact: Norse-Inuit Relations - Medievalists.netThe interaction between the Norse and Inuit was sparse, at times hostile, and could have possibly doomed the Greenland colonies to extinction.

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Inca Civilization Timeline

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Native Knowledge 360Â°â€”The Inka Empire: What innovations can provide food and water for millions?Learn how the Inka used innovation and engineering principles to control the powerful force of water and grow and distribute food to millions. #NK360

Native Knowledge 360Â°—The Great Inka Road: How can a road system be an example of innovation?Learn about the Inka and how they used innovation and engineering principles to build and maintain the Great Inka Road system. #NK360

Maya CivilizationThe Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Tabasco, and Chiapas in Mexico and southward...

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