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12/16/00
- Through the Centuries II
As we stand on the verge of a new millennium, there may be no better
time to look back at the past. Test your knowledge of events that
took place in the last two thousand years with this new quiz by your
Guide.
11/22/00
- The Medieval Child, Part 3
In "Surviving Infancy," we look at what life was like for the
medieval infant, and find out what we can and can't know about his
chances for survival.
10/19/00
- The Medieval Child, Part 2
Our series exploring the status and daily life of medieval children
continues. In Part 2, "Entry into the Medieval World," we examine
childbirth and baptism in the Middle Ages, and see how a child was
welcomed into medieval society.
10/05/00
- The Medieval Child, Part 1
The first in a series of articles exploring the status and daily life
of children in the Middle Ages. Part 1 examines the concept of
childhood in the Middle Ages, the importance of children to medieval
society, and the question of affection in the medieval
family.
08/24/00
- Book Review: The Renaissance: A Short History
Your Guide's review of Paul Johnson's new introduction to Renaissance
history.
07/27/00
- Visitor Survey Results, Part 2
Find out who's visiting our site, where you're from, how you get
here, and how you describe yourselves in the second installment of
responses to our visitor survey.
07/10/00
- A Medieval Atlas
Maps not only help you visualize the progress of history, they can be
stunning works of art and valuable documentary evidence. Find the map
you need or explore some fascinating pieces of the past with our new
Medieval Atlas.
06/30/00
- Visitor Survey Results, Part 1
The first set of results from our Visitor Survey focuses on the most
useful and entertaining parts of our site and offers some of the
comments respondents have provided.
06/14/00
- No Trivial Matter
You've heard some odd things about life in the Middle Ages -- is any
of it true? A look at some questionable factoids, and the importance
of getting the details right.
05/29/00
- The Value of Fiction
Historical films and novels can draw you into the past with exciting
stories, dramatic events, and vivid characters. Yet while it is
certainly fiction, can it be history too?
05/12/00
- Visitor Survey
Help your Guide help you! Tell her what you think of the Medieval
History site, and you could win a book or About.com gear!
04/27/00
- Introducing Who's Who in Medieval History
A new resource to help you find information on the web and off about
individuals of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
04/15/00
- Knight Life Issue #7
You've Got Mail -- mail armor, that is. Learn about that fabulous
flexible fabric of metal that no knight could live
without.
03/30/00
- Book Review: Timeline
Your Guide's review of Michael Crichton's medieval science fiction
novel.
03/13/00
- The Magnificent Medieval Women Quiz
How much do you know about the extraordinary women of the Middle
Ages?
02/25/00
- Oscar® in the Middle Ages
Academy Award®-winning and nominated films set in or
near the Middle Ages.
02/05/00
- A Medieval Love Story
True-life romance in the 12th century.
01/25/00
- Conquest, Part IV: After the Storm
William had been victorious at Hastings, but the conquest of England
was far from over.
01/11/00
- Book Review: Medieval Women
Your Guide's take on Eileen Power's social history.
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