Welcome to the Middle Ages!
Brand new to the Middle Ages? Here's a brief introduction by your guide to Medieval History and the marvelous subjects it includes. The Medieval History Starter Quiz
You might be surprised at just how much you know about the Middle Ages. Test your general knowledge with this quick and easy quiz, and get an introduction to medieval history in the process.
Defining the Middle Ages
When did the Middle Ages start and end? This deceptively simple question has no simple answer. Here is your Guide's introduction to some of the ways the medieval era can be defined. Reference Tools
This index will point you to pages of links on Glossaries, Timelines, Maps, Online Libraries, Language pages, and other sites that will help you with the facts and figures of medieval studies. Top 5 General Histories
A general reference of the Middle Ages is a must-have for medieval history buffs and students alike. Each of these introductory works provides a sound starting point for what you need to know about this much-misunderstood time. Lectures in Medieval History
This series of friendly, easily-absorbed articles by Lynn H. Nelson, Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas, provides a lucid and substantial introduction to medieval Europe. Excellent. The Internet Medieval Sourcebook
An astonishing collection of primary sources, translated into modern English, provided online by Paul Halsall at Fordham University. The NetSERF Hypertext Medieval Glossary
Use this excellent resource by Beau Harbin to find the definition for any of 1400 medieval terms. Frequently Answered Questions
The question you have may already be answered. Stop here for information about this site as well as Medieval Studies in general. Top 7 Daily Life Books
While the details of day-to-day existence varied substantially from place to place and century to century, a general understanding of the basic facts of medieval life can be gleaned from these useful and enjoyable books. Top 10 Realistic Medieval Films
Your guide's choices of movies that realistically depict a sense of the Middle Ages in some way as well as achieving good drama. Watch one for a medieval experience. Top 10 Fun Medieval Films
Even the most serious medieval scholar can make fun of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Try some of these movies for an enjoyable trip into the pseudo-past.
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