EUROPEAN HISTORY  - THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES

The Age of King Charles V (1338-1380)
    Magnificent site from the Bibliotheque  national de France, which may be searched through themes and manuscripts.   Themes include history, science and technology, religion, sports and entertainments; eleven manuscripts are presented with lavish illustrations.

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Medieval Europe

Internet Medieval Sourcebook - a sophisticated and very complete full-text resource for medieval documents, maps, and images.  A Fordham University site.

The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies - (Georgetown Univ.) another fine site with multiple links to other scholarly sources.

Medieval Glossary & Information

Medieval Technology Pages
    "Accurate, referenced information on technological innovations and related subjects in Western Europe during the Middle Ages..." 

Middle Ages - What Was It Really Like to Live in the Middle Ages?
    An Annenberg/CPB sponsored site, with sections on feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts and entertainment, town life, etc.

NetSERF - The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources - The Website of Catholic University of America.  Includes information on archaeology, architecture, art, civilization, culture, drama, history, law, literature, music, people, religion, science and technology, and women--and links to more.   See below:

ORB: the Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies - A magnificent but very scholarly site.  Takes time to explore; has sophisticated search engine.

Roman Empire, 27 BC - 1453 AD
    Excellent maps!

A Visual Tour Through Late Antiquity with an Emphasis in Gaul at the time of Gregory of Tours -
    A taste of the art of the late classical period and the early medieval.

 

September, 2008