Medieval History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Death Defined
A graphic description of Black Death symptoms and causes of the disease.
A graphic description of Black Death symptoms and causes of the disease.
Medieval Clip Art
Free, original clip art for your web page and printable line art to color.
Free, original clip art for your web page and printable line art to color.
Portrait of Michelangelo
A public-domain portrait of Michelangelo, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Michelangelo, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Welcome to the Middle Ages!
An introduction to Medieval History and the marvelous subjects it includes.
An introduction to Medieval History and the marvelous subjects it includes.
A Medieval Atlas
Find the map you need or explore some fascinating pieces of the past.
Find the map you need or explore some fascinating pieces of the past.
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Portrait of Anne Boleyn by an unknown artist, 1525.
Portrait of Anne Boleyn by an unknown artist, 1525.
Knight Life Table of Contents
An index to the issues of Knight Life, our series about the daily life of the medieval knight.
An index to the issues of Knight Life, our series about the daily life of the medieval knight.
Defining the Middle Ages
When did the Middle Ages start and end? A look at some of the many different ways this much-misunderstood era is defined
When did the Middle Ages start and end? A look at some of the many different ways this much-misunderstood era is defined
El Cid
El Cid - National Hero of Spain - Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
El Cid - National Hero of Spain - Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
King Richard I of England - The Lionheart
King Richard I of England was known as Lionheart for his courage and prowess on the battlefield.
King Richard I of England was known as Lionheart for his courage and prowess on the battlefield.
Defining the Knight
Issue #1 of Knight Life: Who and what was the Medieval Knight?
Issue #1 of Knight Life: Who and what was the Medieval Knight?
About Who's Who
A resource to help you find information on the web and off about significant individuals from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
A resource to help you find information on the web and off about significant individuals from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
The Black Death
A quick introduction to the horrific plague of the 14th century known as the Black Death, with links to further resources, here at the Medieval History site.
A quick introduction to the horrific plague of the 14th century known as the Black Death, with links to further resources, here at the Medieval History site.
Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles
A collection of free jigsaw puzzles for you to solve online, right here at the Medieval History site.
A collection of free jigsaw puzzles for you to solve online, right here at the Medieval History site.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of All of Europe - Medieval European History in Maps
An index of continental maps of Europe and maps that depict portions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
An index of continental maps of Europe and maps that depict portions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
Fun & Games - Medieval History
Pages at the Medieval History site that offer fun and amusement
Pages at the Medieval History site that offer fun and amusement
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Portrait of Catherine of Aragon by an unknown artist.
Portrait of Catherine of Aragon by an unknown artist.
Medieval Clip Art Castles
Free, original clip art castles for your web page.
Free, original clip art castles for your web page.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe - Page Four - The Black Death Comes to Europe
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page four illustrates how plague traveled from the east to Sicily and points on the European continent.
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page four illustrates how plague traveled from the east to Sicily and points on the European continent.
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and later England, was arguably the most powerful woman of High Medieval Europe.
Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of France and later England, was arguably the most powerful woman of High Medieval Europe.
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Portrait of Henry VII by Michael Sittow, c. 1500
Portrait of Henry VII by Michael Sittow, c. 1500
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe - Page One - What Was the Black Death
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe.
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe.
Saladin - Muslim Hero - Salah Ad-din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub
Salah Ad-din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub, or Saladin, was the most famous Muslim hero and a consummate military tactician.
Salah Ad-din Yusuf Ibn Ayyub, or Saladin, was the most famous Muslim hero and a consummate military tactician.
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Portrait of Henry VIII in early manhood by an unknown artist.
Portrait of Henry VIII in early manhood by an unknown artist.
The F-Word
Feudalism was once considered the prevailing social system of medieval Europe. But most medievalists have serious problems with both the term and the concept it describes.
Feudalism was once considered the prevailing social system of medieval Europe. But most medievalists have serious problems with both the term and the concept it describes.
Introducing Knight Life
Introducing a semi-regular feature about the medieval knight.
Introducing a semi-regular feature about the medieval knight.
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I
A public-domain portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Medieval Atlas - Europe - A Directory to Medieval European Maps on the Web
An index of maps that depict Europe and the nations within it during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict Europe and the nations within it during the Middle Ages.
King Henry IV of England
King Henry IV of England usurped the English crown from Richard II, beginning the Lancastrian dynasty and planting the seeds of the Wars of the Roses.
King Henry IV of England usurped the English crown from Richard II, beginning the Lancastrian dynasty and planting the seeds of the Wars of the Roses.
Portrait of William the Conqueror
A public-domain portrait of William the Conqueror, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of William the Conqueror, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
The Medieval Child - Childbirth, Childhood and Adolescence in the Middle Ages
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, the importance of children, and the question of affection in the medieval family.
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, the importance of children, and the question of affection in the medieval family.
The Great Mortality, Part 1
What was the Black Death, and why should we study it?
What was the Black Death, and why should we study it?
Renaissance Love Poems
Love Poems of the Renaissance era by five poets, from your Mining Co. Guide
Love Poems of the Renaissance era by five poets, from your Mining Co. Guide
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Manuscript images, statues, post-medieval portraits and other images associated with Joan of Arc, the Maid of Lorraine.
Manuscript images, statues, post-medieval portraits and other images associated with Joan of Arc, the Maid of Lorraine.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe - Page Three - Origins of Plague
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page three shows the origins of plague in Asia.
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page three shows the origins of plague in Asia.
Portrait of Anne Boleyn
A public-domain portrait of Anne Boleyn, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Anne Boleyn, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Beowulf
The epic of Beowulf, the most precious relic of Old English, and, indeed, of all early Germanic literature, has come down to us in a single MS.
The epic of Beowulf, the most precious relic of Old English, and, indeed, of all early Germanic literature, has come down to us in a single MS.
The Medieval Child - Schooling of Medieval Children and Teens
Structured education options for children of various backgrounds in the Middle Ages.
Structured education options for children of various backgrounds in the Middle Ages.
The Medieval Child - Recreation
Games, pastimes and entertainment pursued by teenagers in the Middle Ages.
Games, pastimes and entertainment pursued by teenagers in the Middle Ages.
The Joust
The joust grew from the chaotic melee of the tourney. It was a popular sport and a test of skill and nerve.
The joust grew from the chaotic melee of the tourney. It was a popular sport and a test of skill and nerve.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of the Holy Roman Empire - Medieval Germany in Maps
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the Holy Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.
Pope Urban II
Pope Urban II made a speech launching the First Crusade.
Pope Urban II made a speech launching the First Crusade.
Donatello
Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, called Donatello, was one of the foremost sculptors of the Italian Renaissance. He was a master of both marble and bronze, and had an extensive knowledge of ancient sculpture.
Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, called Donatello, was one of the foremost sculptors of the Italian Renaissance. He was a master of both marble and bronze, and had an extensive knowledge of ancient sculpture.
Raphael Sanzio - Extraordinary Renaissance Artist
Raphael Sanzio is considered by many to have produced some of the world's most beautiful paintings. .
Raphael Sanzio is considered by many to have produced some of the world's most beautiful paintings. .
Bronze David by Donatello
Sculpture of the David in Bronze by Donatello
Sculpture of the David in Bronze by Donatello
Charlemagne
Charlemagne consolidated a large portion of Europe under his rule, promoted learning, and instituted innovative administrative concepts.
Charlemagne consolidated a large portion of Europe under his rule, promoted learning, and instituted innovative administrative concepts.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of England - Medieval English History in Maps
An index of maps that depict England throughout the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict England throughout the Middle Ages.
Medieval Children - The Medieval Child Table of Contents
Recent scholarship has illuminated the lives of medieval children as never before. Our mult-part feature on medieval childhood from childbirth through adolescence offers an introduction to what life was like for the Medieval Child.
Recent scholarship has illuminated the lives of medieval children as never before. Our mult-part feature on medieval childhood from childbirth through adolescence offers an introduction to what life was like for the Medieval Child.
King John of England - John Lackland
During his reign, King John of England was forced to sign the Magna Carta and lost most of England's possessions in France.
During his reign, King John of England was forced to sign the Magna Carta and lost most of England's possessions in France.
Medieval Atlas - Maps by Geographic Region
An index to help you find maps of the Middle Ages according to the geographical areas they represent.
An index to help you find maps of the Middle Ages according to the geographical areas they represent.
King Edward I of England - Longshanks
Basic information and useful websites about King Edward I of England.
Basic information and useful websites about King Edward I of England.
Michelangelo Buonarotti - Sculptor - Renaissance Artist
One of the finest sculptors of all time, Michelangelo is perhaps best known for his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
One of the finest sculptors of all time, Michelangelo is perhaps best known for his painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Charles Martel - Frankish Ruler
Charles Martel became Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia and succeeded in reuniting the Frankish realm.
Charles Martel became Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia and succeeded in reuniting the Frankish realm.
Constantine the Great - First Christian Roman Emperor
Constantine was the first Christian Roman Emperor.
Constantine was the first Christian Roman Emperor.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Britain - Medieval British History in Maps
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the British Isles during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the British Isles during the Middle Ages.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Index by Profession: Rulers, Royalty & Nobility
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
The Medieval Child - Apprenticeship in the Middle Ages
Learning a trade and the life of apprentices in medieval times.
Learning a trade and the life of apprentices in medieval times.
The Truth of Arthur
Was he a real historical figure or just a myth? Can we ever know? An introduction to the historicity of King Arthur, from your guide.
Was he a real historical figure or just a myth? Can we ever know? An introduction to the historicity of King Arthur, from your guide.
King William I of England - William the Conqueror
Basic information and useful websites about William the Conqueror.
Basic information and useful websites about William the Conqueror.
Crusades Basics
A simple introduction to Crusades history, offering a rundown of the basics of the significant religious wars of the Middle Ages.
A simple introduction to Crusades history, offering a rundown of the basics of the significant religious wars of the Middle Ages.
Portrait of Dante Alighieri
A public-domain portrait of Dante Alighieri, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Dante Alighieri, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Medieval Atlas - Political Map of Europe in 1346
A map of Europe depicting the political boundaries of Europe in 1346, just before the Black Death reached the continent, by your guide.
A map of Europe depicting the political boundaries of Europe in 1346, just before the Black Death reached the continent, by your guide.
Portrait of Raphael
A public-domain portrait of Raphael, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Raphael, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Leif Ericsson - Scandinavian Explorer Leif the Lucky
Basic information, books, and useful websites about Leif Ericsson, the Scandinavian explorer who visited North America around the year 1000. Leif also governed Greenland and was a devout convert to Christianity.
Basic information, books, and useful websites about Leif Ericsson, the Scandinavian explorer who visited North America around the year 1000. Leif also governed Greenland and was a devout convert to Christianity.
Portrait of King John of England
A public-domain image of King John of England, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain image of King John of England, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of France - Medieval French History in Maps
An index of maps depicting all or portions of France during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps depicting all or portions of France during the Middle Ages.
The Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery
A collection of portraits of individuals from Medieval and Renaissance History.
A collection of portraits of individuals from Medieval and Renaissance History.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Queen Elizabeth I of England
Basic information and useful websites about Queen Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch of England.
Basic information and useful websites about Queen Elizabeth I, the last Tudor monarch of England.
The Medieval Child - Childbirth in the Middle Ages
An overview of what childbirth was like for women in the Middle Ages.
An overview of what childbirth was like for women in the Middle Ages.
Clovis - Frankish King - Founder of the Merovingian Dynasty
Clovis was the founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings, and became a Catholic instead of an Arian Christian.
Clovis was the founder of the Merovingian dynasty of Frankish kings, and became a Catholic instead of an Arian Christian.
This Date in Medieval History - May 6
Events that took place on May 7 throughout medieval history.
Events that took place on May 7 throughout medieval history.
Medieval Atlas - Cities and Towns - Medieval Town and CityMaps
An index of maps that focus on individual cities and towns in the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that focus on individual cities and towns in the Middle Ages.
Dark Legacy
How centuries of war in the name of Christianity began with one man's ambition.
How centuries of war in the name of Christianity began with one man's ambition.
Charlemagne Facts
This study guide offers general information to help you learn about Charlemagne. Here are some important facts about Charlemagne's birth and family, conquests and campaigns, administration, cultural impact and legacy.
This study guide offers general information to help you learn about Charlemagne. Here are some important facts about Charlemagne's birth and family, conquests and campaigns, administration, cultural impact and legacy.
Alchemy in the Middle Ages
An introduction to the proto-science of alchemy, its origins and history, the goals and achievements of medieval alchemists, its disreputable associations, and some recommended reading from your Guide.
An introduction to the proto-science of alchemy, its origins and history, the goals and achievements of medieval alchemists, its disreputable associations, and some recommended reading from your Guide.
Attila the Hun - The Scourge of God
Attila was the leader of the Huns in the fifth century and played a significant role in the history of the late Roman Empire..
Attila was the leader of the Huns in the fifth century and played a significant role in the history of the late Roman Empire..
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz
Fifteen questions about the dreadful epidemic of the fourteenth century, the disease that caused it, and the strange events that it triggered.
Fifteen questions about the dreadful epidemic of the fourteenth century, the disease that caused it, and the strange events that it triggered.
Portrait of Joan of Arc
A public-domain portrait of Joan of Arc, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Joan of Arc, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
Medieval Atlas - The Germanic Kingdoms and the East Roman Empire in 486
A map of Europe depicting the distribution of the Germanic tribes and the extent of the Eastern Roman empire in 486.
A map of Europe depicting the distribution of the Germanic tribes and the extent of the Eastern Roman empire in 486.
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Portrait of Catherine of Aragon about the time she came to England, by Michel Sittow.
Portrait of Catherine of Aragon about the time she came to England, by Michel Sittow.
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz - Question One
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz Question 1 Contemporary chroniclers tended to exaggerate the number of
The Diabolical Black Death Quiz Question 1 Contemporary chroniclers tended to exaggerate the number of
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Iberia - Medieval Spain and Portugal in Maps
An index of maps that depict all or portions of Spain, Portugal, or the entire Iberian peninsula through the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict all or portions of Spain, Portugal, or the entire Iberian peninsula through the Middle Ages.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Index by Profession: Military Leaders
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Peter the Hermit - Leader of the Crusade of the Poor People
Peter the Hermit is considered one of the main instigators of the First Crusade. Before the Crusades got officially underway, Peter the Hermit led the Crusade of the Poor People.
Peter the Hermit is considered one of the main instigators of the First Crusade. Before the Crusades got officially underway, Peter the Hermit led the Crusade of the Poor People.
More about Beowulf - Medieval History
Some facts and resources about the poem and the mansucript of Beowulf, from your About.com Guide
Some facts and resources about the poem and the mansucript of Beowulf, from your About.com Guide
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Byzantium - The Eastern Roman Empire in Maps
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the Eastern Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the Eastern Roman Empire during the Middle Ages.
Pope Innocent III
Pope Innocent III was one of the most powerful and influential popes of the Middle Ages.
Pope Innocent III was one of the most powerful and influential popes of the Middle Ages.
Famous Medieval Couples
A survey of some of the most famous -- and not-so-famous -- couples in Medieval and Renaissance history and fiction.
A survey of some of the most famous -- and not-so-famous -- couples in Medieval and Renaissance history and fiction.
King Henry II of England - Henry Plantagenet
Henry made important changes in English law and achieved some expansion of his territories throughout his reign.
Henry made important changes in English law and achieved some expansion of his territories throughout his reign.
Portugal - Historical Setting - Territorial Enlargement
Online text of the History of Portugal; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Nine: Territorial Enlargement
Online text of the History of Portugal; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Nine: Territorial Enlargement
Origins of Knighthood
Issue #2 of Knight Life: How knighthood was established in early medieval Europe.
Issue #2 of Knight Life: How knighthood was established in early medieval Europe.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe - Page Two - Europe on the Eve of Plague
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page two depicts Europe in 1346, just before the Black Death struck.
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page two depicts Europe in 1346, just before the Black Death struck.
King Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII's political maneuverings resulted in a break with the Catholic Church and the launch of the English Reformation.
Henry VIII's political maneuverings resulted in a break with the Catholic Church and the launch of the English Reformation.
Frequently Asked Medieval History Questions
Frequently asked questions about medieval history, from your About.com Guide
Frequently asked questions about medieval history, from your About.com Guide
Charlemagne Timeline
This study guide offers general information to help you learn about Charlemagne. The timeline of Charlemagne's life provides a chronological listing of significant events in the Frankish king's life and reign.
This study guide offers general information to help you learn about Charlemagne. The timeline of Charlemagne's life provides a chronological listing of significant events in the Frankish king's life and reign.
Medieval Atlas - Maps by Place Name - Alphabetical List
An alphabetical index of medieval places depicted on available maps.
An alphabetical index of medieval places depicted on available maps.
King Henry VII of England
Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Medieval History Quizzes from Your Guide
Quizzes about medieval topics devised by your About.com Guide
Quizzes about medieval topics devised by your About.com Guide
Algeria - Ottoman Rule
Online text of the History of Algeria; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Nine: Ottoman Rule.
Online text of the History of Algeria; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Nine: Ottoman Rule.
Knight Life #5: A Castle in the Background
The castle was an integral part of a knight's life.
The castle was an integral part of a knight's life.
The Medieval History Starter Quiz
A quick and easy quiz for newcomers to the Middle Ages.
A quick and easy quiz for newcomers to the Middle Ages.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Joan of Arc
Basic information and useful websites about Joan of Arc.
Basic information and useful websites about Joan of Arc.
This Date in Medieval History - May 7
Events that took place on May 7th throughout medieval history.
Events that took place on May 7th throughout medieval history.
Harun al-Rashid - Abbasid Caliph
Harun al-Rashid was the fifth Abbasid caliph. He and his fabulous court at Baghdad are immortalized in The Thousand and One Nights.
Harun al-Rashid was the fifth Abbasid caliph. He and his fabulous court at Baghdad are immortalized in The Thousand and One Nights.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Constantinople - Byzantine Capital City in Maps
A selection of maps depicting Constantinople in Medieval times.
A selection of maps depicting Constantinople in Medieval times.
Medieval Atlas - Maps by Century - Chronological Directory of Maps
A chronological index of maps through the Middle Ages, from 401 C.E. to 1700 C.E.
A chronological index of maps through the Middle Ages, from 401 C.E. to 1700 C.E.
This Date in Medieval History - May 5
Events that took place on May 5th throughout medieval history.
Events that took place on May 5th throughout medieval history.
Find a Date in Medieval History
Find a date in Medieval History, from your About.com Guide
Find a date in Medieval History, from your About.com Guide
The Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is a stunningly beautiful manuscript from the early Middle Ages containing the Four Gospels. This introduction provides information about the origins and history of the book, its construction, and a modern reconstruction, and offers suggested reading.
The Book of Kells is a stunningly beautiful manuscript from the early Middle Ages containing the Four Gospels. This introduction provides information about the origins and history of the book, its construction, and a modern reconstruction, and offers suggested reading.
Christopher Columbus - Explorer - Cristoforo Colombo
Christopher Columbus discovered America when he was seeking a westward route to India. The voyages of Christopher Columbus and his discovery had a significant impact on the next five centuries of western history.
Christopher Columbus discovered America when he was seeking a westward route to India. The voyages of Christopher Columbus and his discovery had a significant impact on the next five centuries of western history.
The Forgotten Empire
After Rome fell, Byzantium lasted another thousand years. A brief look at a forgotten empire.
After Rome fell, Byzantium lasted another thousand years. A brief look at a forgotten empire.
King Francis I of France - Renaissance King
King Francis I of France is considered France's first Renaissance King.
King Francis I of France is considered France's first Renaissance King.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Italy - Medieval Italian History in Maps
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the Italian peninsula and the isle of Sicily during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict all or portions of the Italian peninsula and the isle of Sicily during the Middle Ages.
Harold Godwinson - King Harold II of England
King Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.
King Harold Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.
Medieval Atlas - Map of Constantinople
A map of Constantinople at the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire.
A map of Constantinople at the end of the Byzantine Empire and the beginning of the Ottoman Empire.
The Medieval History Starter Quiz - Question One
The Medieval History Starter Quiz Question 1 There are no precise, incontrovertible dates to define the
The Medieval History Starter Quiz Question 1 There are no precise, incontrovertible dates to define the
Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn captivated King Henry VIII, whose desire to his wife and marry her would lead to the English Reformation.
Anne Boleyn captivated King Henry VIII, whose desire to his wife and marry her would lead to the English Reformation.
Henry VIII
When Henry VIII succeeded to the throne, his accession was hailed with universal acclamation.
When Henry VIII succeeded to the throne, his accession was hailed with universal acclamation.
Pope Clement VII
A portrait of Clement VII, the pope who would not grant Henry his annulment.
A portrait of Clement VII, the pope who would not grant Henry his annulment.
Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus
Alexius Comnenus was emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire at the time of the First Crusade.
Alexius Comnenus was emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire at the time of the First Crusade.
The Tournament
The Tournament: from deadly fray to diverting fair
The Tournament: from deadly fray to diverting fair
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Portrait of Henry at about age 40 by Joos van Cleeve.
Portrait of Henry at about age 40 by Joos van Cleeve.
This Date in Medieval History - February 8
Events that took place on February 8th throughout medieval history.
Events that took place on February 8th throughout medieval history.
What Made Charles So Great?
An introduction to the life of Charlemagne and his impact on European history.
An introduction to the life of Charlemagne and his impact on European history.
Erik the Red
Erik the Red founded the first European settlement on Greenland.
Erik the Red founded the first European settlement on Greenland.
Baldwin IV
The problems of the reign of Baldwin IV. may be said to have been two - his sister Sibylla and the fiery Raynald of Chatillon.
The problems of the reign of Baldwin IV. may be said to have been two - his sister Sibylla and the fiery Raynald of Chatillon.
King Henry III of England
King Henry III of England was the first English monarch to be crowned while still a child.
King Henry III of England was the first English monarch to be crowned while still a child.
Chronological List of Medieval Popes
Chronological List of Medieval Popes, hyperlinked to popes in Who's Who, where available.
Chronological List of Medieval Popes, hyperlinked to popes in Who's Who, where available.
King Richard III of England - Who's Who in Medieval History
Basic information and useful websites about King Richard III of England.
Basic information and useful websites about King Richard III of England.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Index by Profession
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Portugal - Historical Setting - Formation of the Monarchy
Online text of the History of Portugal; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Eight: Formation of the Monarchy
Online text of the History of Portugal; public domain document that you may copy, download, print and distribute as you see fit. Page Eight: Formation of the Monarchy
Michelangelo Buonarotti in Print: The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Helpful books about this historical figure of the Middle Ages, from your About.com Guide
Helpful books about this historical figure of the Middle Ages, from your About.com Guide
Pope Anastasius II
Pope Anastasius II sought to heal the breach between East and West in the midst of the Acacian Schism.
Pope Anastasius II sought to heal the breach between East and West in the midst of the Acacian Schism.
The History of Algebra
The first mention of the word algebra is to be found in the title of a work by Mahommed ben Musa al-Khwarizmi, who flourished about the beginning of the 9th century.
The first mention of the word algebra is to be found in the title of a work by Mahommed ben Musa al-Khwarizmi, who flourished about the beginning of the 9th century.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Special Index - English Monarchs
A dynastic table of English kings, from Egbert of Wessex to Elizabeth I.
A dynastic table of English kings, from Egbert of Wessex to Elizabeth I.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of Asia - Medieval Asia in Maps
An index of maps that depict Asia or portions of Asia during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps that depict Asia or portions of Asia during the Middle Ages.
Amerigo Vespucci - Explorer - Navigator
Amerigo Vespucci was a merchant and navigator who confirmed through astronomical observations that the lands Columbus had encountered were an entirely separate continent.
Amerigo Vespucci was a merchant and navigator who confirmed through astronomical observations that the lands Columbus had encountered were an entirely separate continent.
Who's Who in Medieval History - Index by Profession - Artists & Architects
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Find a medieval historical figure by his role in society, from your About.com Guide
Edward III
Edward III was noted for laying claim to the French throne, thus setting off the Hundred Years' War. Edward was fond of Chivalry and created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter.
Edward III was noted for laying claim to the French throne, thus setting off the Hundred Years' War. Edward was fond of Chivalry and created Britain's highest knightly order, the Order of the Garter.
The Medieval Child - The Importance of Children in the Middle Ages
Were children held in any value in medieval society? A brief introduction from your Guide.
Were children held in any value in medieval society? A brief introduction from your Guide.
Avoid the Plague
a simple how-to on staying alive during the black death
a simple how-to on staying alive during the black death
Medieval Atlas - Sixteenth Century Maps - Chronological Map Index
Maps of political boundaries as they stood in the sixteenth century.
Maps of political boundaries as they stood in the sixteenth century.
Medieval Atlas - Period Maps
An index of maps created during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps created during the Middle Ages.
Heraldry Quiz III - Uncommon Heraldic Terms
Heraldry Quiz III: Uncommon Heraldic Terms If you've got the basic guidelines of Heraldry and common
Heraldry Quiz III: Uncommon Heraldic Terms If you've got the basic guidelines of Heraldry and common
Who's Who in Medieval History - William Shakespeare
Basic information and useful websites about the Bard, William Shakespeare.
Basic information and useful websites about the Bard, William Shakespeare.
The Medieval Child - Service in the Middle Ages - Youth as Servants in Medieval Times
The circumstances of medieval youths who worked as servants or laborers throughout their adolescence.
The circumstances of medieval youths who worked as servants or laborers throughout their adolescence.
Realistic Medieval Films
Your Guide's choice of ten films that effectively blend realism and good storytelling in a medieval setting.
Your Guide's choice of ten films that effectively blend realism and good storytelling in a medieval setting.
Love Blossoms
How Eleanor of Aquitaine and Marie de Champagne sponsored and encouraged the Courtly Love literary movement.
How Eleanor of Aquitaine and Marie de Champagne sponsored and encouraged the Courtly Love literary movement.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe - Page Nine - 1349
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page nine displays the diffusion of the illness through one of the worst years of the plague: 1349.
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page nine displays the diffusion of the illness through one of the worst years of the plague: 1349.
A Medieval Love Story
Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise, engaged in a true-life romance in the 12th-century.
Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise, engaged in a true-life romance in the 12th-century.