Arthurian Literature for Young Adults
A good starting point in popular fiction is presented for newcomers to the legend by Cathi MacRae and Carol Heepke at Britannia Internet Magazine. Clothing in Guy Fawkes' Day
A quick introduction to clothing styles in 17th-century England, including a "fashion show" and a downloadable page to color, at the informative Gunpowder Plot site.
Crusades: A View from Jordan
Timelines, maps, photos, illustrations, and fictional journal entries help bring this history of the Crusades to life. Nicely done by Mr. Barnwell's 6th grade class of the American Community School in Amman, Jordan. Gargoyles Then and Now
Nice effort by university students includes the origins and history of gargoyles and several photos. A little too much clicking for brief info. Gemological Pharmacopoeia
Nice site by Rebecca Bingham at Octogamm explores how precious gems were thought to relieve a wide variety of illnesses. Also includes recipes and gem lore. An Introduction to Blockbooks
Clear explanation of an alternative printing method from the fifteenth century at Marianne Hansen's site, The Planets and Their Children. The Jester Pages
Useful info about the history of the Jester, including some myth-busting, famous fools, and "foolish fashion," presented by Lisa Nelsen-Woods. Jim's Medieval Coins
A very nice display of 21 medieval coins, primarily French, is accompanied by informative historical background by Jim Mason. Included are coins issued by royal mints, ecclesiastical coins, crusader coins, and more. Fascinating and fun. Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan
Very useful guide for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts provides an introduction to Sudanic Africa and includes a glossary, photo gallery, self tests, and regional histories on Mali, Songhay, Hausaland and Kanem Bornu. Medieval Music Period
A helpful overview of the music of the middle ages by Laureen Powell. Medieval & Renaissance Games Home Page
A wide range of info collected by Justin du Coeur includes articles on game history, recreating period games, and research materials; bibliographies and links to vendors; and rules for various games Mythical Plants of the Middle Ages
Brief explanation of seven different plants, each accompanied by woodcut-style illustrations, by James L. Matterer. The Norman Conquest
A look at William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 Worksheets are available for download.Javascript is required. Virtual Excavation
Amy L. Begier created this fun and informative introduction to archaeology and the medieval period. Deduce the purpose of each room from the artifacts, then take a quick quiz.
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