Medieval History Basics (38)
Sites that offer introductions or general overviews of the medieval era, recommended reading, and other resources to get you started in learning about medieval times.

Quick Reference (373)
These resources provide quick access to facts and figures about people, places, events and aspects of society in medieval times through glossaries, timelines, maps and online libraries.

People & Places (929)
Look here to find biographical information about notable individuals, historical background on cultural groups, and the history of various geographical areas throughout the Middle Ages.

Events & Eras (99)
The Middle Ages cover well over a thousand years, and it can help the student to break it down into smaller eras. Here are directories to help you find websites that focus on specific sub-areas of medieval times and events of particular significance.

Arts, Literature & Music (374)
The arts that survive from the Middle Ages offer an intriguing window into medieval life and times. Use these directories to find information about painting, architecture, epic poems, medieval drama, music and chant, literature, heraldry, and many other artistic expressions of medieval society.

Castles, Knights & Armor (218)
Knights, the castles they lived in and the armor they wore exemplify the Middle Ages as no other icons. These directories offer sites with extensive information about these fascinating and picturesque aspects of medieval times, many with photos.

Crusades, Wars & Warfare (171)
Crusades and other wars shaped the evolution of medieval society. These directories will help you find information on battles, strategy and tactics, weapons, armor, castles and other fortifications, and many different topics related to medieval military matters.

Daily Life & Society (91)
Details about how people lived at various times and places in the Middle Ages can vary greatly and are not always available for a given society and time frame. These directories will help you find available resources.

Exploration & Expansion (39)
The Age of Discovery marks the end of the Middle Ages for some scholars, but there was also significant explorations and adventures made earlier by such explorers as Marco Polo and Leif Ericsson. These directories will help you find more information about Viking expansion, the silk road, early seafaring monks and more.

Law & Legal History (23)
Medieval society inherited laws and legal customs from the Roman empire and from Barbarian societies, and during the Middle Ages some significant legal advances were made. These resources examine these aspects of medieval law.

Religion & Philosophy (220)
Religion was an integral part of medieval society. The Catholic Church had a strong influence on both politics and daily life in Christendom, and the interaction among Christians, Jews and Muslims would shape European history through the Middle Ages. Find out more about the evolution of religion in medieval times with these directories.

Science & Medicine (104)
These directories lead to information on medieval astronomy, alchemy, mathematics, natural sciences, medical knowledge, disease, and the development of science and technology through the Middle Ages.