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The European Middle Ages

General Sites

Castles & Abbeys

Knights & Weapons

Everyday Life

Famous People

General Sites

Medieval History: Welcome to the Middle Ages: A comprehensive site where you can: visit a vanished village, meet a warrior-king, learn to fence, tour a cathedral, spend a day in a castle, or explore in many more ways.
Medieval England: Articles on art and architecture, knights, castles, houses, gardens, religous life, famous people, and everything else medieval.
Medieval Life: Learn about the feudal system, the farming year, castles, food, clothing, and other topics at History on the Net, a site for students and teachers in England.
Middle Ages: What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? Read about feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts, and town life here.
The Middle Ages: After entering this site, choose a guide who can tell you all about medieval life. The guides are a knight, a merchant, a nun, and a peasant. They will tell you about daily life in the castle, the town, the church, and the village, and much more.
The Middle Ages: Links to information on armor making, games, daily life, famous people, and more. Created by a high school class.
Myths about the Middle Ages: Did everyone think the earth was flat? Dispel that myth, and others, here.

Castles and Abbeys

A to Z of Medieval Buildings: Take a virtual visit to the remains of castles and abbeys all over Britain.
Build a Medieval Castle: Make your own model medieval castle. Free educational software.
Castles of Britain: Britain is strewn with ruins of castles. This site provides information on many aspects of castles in Great Britain including how they were built, why they declined, dungeons, weapons for besieging, knights, and the parts of a castle.
Castles of the World: Like to look at pictures of castles? There are plenty from all over the world at this tour site.
Castles of Wales: Wales is often called the "Land of Castles" and rightly so, as it is home to some of Europe's finest surviving castles. Scroll down to find photos of Welsh castles, historical essays, castle builders, and castle terminology.
Ghosts in the Castle: As you explore the castle, click on the ghosts to find out who they are and how they lived. A fun, interactive site from National Geographic.
Kid's Castle: Click on different parts of the castle to get information on the parts of a medieval castle and the events that took place there. Lots of pictures.
Medieval Churches and Monasteries: The Church played an important role in people's lives. Read about priestly duties and the church year here.

Knights & Weapons

Castle Learning Center: Medieval Knights: All about knights, from childhood to adulthood, and why they were used.
The Knighthood, Chivalry, and Tournament Resource Library: Information on knights, chivalric virtues, tourneys, weapons, history, and castles.
The Knight's Realm: Join Sir Henry, who will be you guide to life in a castle, and who will explain government, weapons, armor, and heraldry, and everything else you need to know to become a knight.
Medieval Seige: The companion website to the NOVA program describes the "medieval arms race" and shows photos of a trebuchet constructed for the NOVA experiment. Don't miss the "Destroy the Castle" game!
Swords 'n' Stuff: An online catalog of medieval weaponry, with pictures.
Trebuchet: Read how some buddies build their own half scale counterweight trebuchet.

Everyday Life

A Boke of Gode Cookery: Authentic Medieval recipes adapted for the modern cook.
Castle Learning Center: Food: What was available to eat in medieval times? You may find some surprises.
The Fashions of the Middle Ages: Click on Images to see pictures of what people wore during the Middle Ages, and click on Terms for a glossary.
The Jester Pages: How did a person become a court jester? What did they wear and do? Find out at this site dedicated to fools.
Life in a Medieval Castle: Learn about the hall, the kitchen, the sleeping quarters, and the chapel.
Life in a Medieval Monastery: Overview of a monk's daily life, with links to pictures of famous monasteries.
Male Clothing and Knightly Armour of the 1250's: What do braies, hose. chausses, and gambeson all have in common? They are parts of clothing that a knight or soldier would wear. See them here.
Medieval Costumes for Ladies
Medieval Costumes for Men: Two sites with detailed descriptions of Medieval clothing for men and women. Includes patterns for homemade costumes.
Medieval Feasts: Favorite medieval and renaissance recipes adapted for the modern cook.
Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage: A long list of links to information on food and recipes for the feast.
Notes on Real Life for the Upper Classes in the Middle Ages: Fascinating information on how to wear a floor-trailing gown, how to eat like a lady at dinner, and other matters of personal behavior.
Rozani's Medieval Costumes: Descriptions, pictures, and instructions for medieval clothing.

Famous People

King Arthur: Learn all about the legendary King. At this travel site you can see places associated with Arthur, explore the historical evidence for his existence, read biographies of Arthurian characters, and look at original sources.
Robin Hood: Examine various version of the Robin Hood legend through the ages.
Who's who in Medieval Britain: Breif entries on kings adn queens, poets and peasants of the Middle Ages.
Who's Who in Medieval History: Look up a famous person alphabetically, or check the Index by Profession, Achievement, or Role in Society.