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People and Places of the Middle Ages

The directories here will help you find biographical information about notable individuals, historical background on cultural groups, and the history of various geographical areas throughout the Middle Ages.

Who's Who in Medieval History and the Renaissance

This project is intended to help you find information about significant individuals from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, when available, on the web and in print. Each page offers a brief explanation of who the individual was and why he or she is important or interesting in medieval and Renaissance studies.

Famous Medieval Couples - Couples from Medieval and Renaissance History and Literature

A survey of some of the most famous -- and not-so-famous -- couples in Medieval and Renaissance history and fiction.

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