Medieval History: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
King Henry VII of England
Portrait of Henry VII by Michael Sittow, c. 1500
Portrait of Henry VII by Michael Sittow, c. 1500
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.
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
Young King Henry VIII
Portrait of Henry VIII in early manhood by an unknown artist.
Portrait of Henry VIII in early manhood by an unknown artist.
El Cid
El Cid - National Hero of Spain - Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
El Cid - National Hero of Spain - Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar
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
Medieval Clip Art Castles
Free, original clip art castles for your web page.
Free, original clip art castles for your web page.
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 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.
Medieval Military Leaders Quiz
Medieval Military Leaders Quiz This rather difficult quiz has 25 questions. If you'd like to know more
Medieval Military Leaders Quiz This rather difficult quiz has 25 questions. If you'd like to know more
Anne Boleyn
Portrait of Anne Boleyn by an unknown artist, 1525.
Portrait of Anne Boleyn by an unknown artist, 1525.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ruthwell Cross
The Ruthwell Cross is a powerful religious symbol, a marvelous work of Anglo-Saxon art, and a significant source of literary and historical evidence.
The Ruthwell Cross is a powerful religious symbol, a marvelous work of Anglo-Saxon art, and a significant source of literary and historical evidence.
Young Catherine of Aragon
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.
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
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.
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.
The Quest for Conquest Quiz
The Quest for Conquest Quiz What do you really know about the Norman Conquest? This quiz will test your
The Quest for Conquest Quiz What do you really know about the Norman Conquest? This quiz will test your
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.
Post-Roman Britain Quiz
Post-Roman Britain Quiz How well do you know early British history? Test your knowledge with these ten
Post-Roman Britain Quiz How well do you know early British history? Test your knowledge with these ten
Jeanne d'Arc by Eugene Thirion
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.
Bronze David by Donatello
Sculpture of the David in Bronze by Donatello
Sculpture of the David in Bronze by Donatello
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
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.
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.
Constantine the Great - First Christian Roman Emperor
Constantine was the first Christian Roman Emperor.
Constantine was the first Christian Roman Emperor.
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.
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.
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.
Basic Heraldry Quiz
Basic Heraldry Quiz The complex art of Heraldry begins with some basic guidelines. Test your knowledge
Basic Heraldry Quiz The complex art of Heraldry begins with some basic guidelines. Test your knowledge
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.
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?
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.
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 Bad Old Days - The Hoax
The hoax in question, with associated links leading to specific information refuting the bogus assertions.
The hoax in question, with associated links leading to specific information refuting the bogus assertions.
Medieval Couples Quiz
Medieval Couples Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of couples -- both real and
Medieval Couples Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of couples -- both real and
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.
Carlo Magno - Charles the Great
Nineteenth-century illustration
Nineteenth-century illustration
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.
Knights Templar
A concise introduction to the origins, expansion, organization and downfall of the Templars, the warrior monks who defended pilgrims in the Holy Land.
A concise introduction to the origins, expansion, organization and downfall of the Templars, the warrior monks who defended pilgrims in the Holy Land.
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.
Pope Gregory I
Gregory's influence was paramount in shaping the early medieval papacy. A monk, theologian, and Doctor of the Church, he has even been credited with originating Gregorian Chant.
Gregory's influence was paramount in shaping the early medieval papacy. A monk, theologian, and Doctor of the Church, he has even been credited with originating Gregorian Chant.
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.
Forge a Sword
a simple how-to on pattern-welding a sword in the early middle ages
a simple how-to on pattern-welding a sword in the early middle ages
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.
Vlad Dracula - Prince of Walachia Vlad the Impaler
Vlad Dracula is the factual historical prince upon whom Stoker based his vampire count.
Vlad Dracula is the factual historical prince upon whom Stoker based his vampire count.
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.
The Dark Age Quiz
A relatively easy quiz about the Early Middle Ages.
A relatively easy quiz about the Early Middle Ages.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
Introducing Knight Life
Introducing a semi-regular feature about the medieval knight.
Introducing a semi-regular feature about the medieval knight.
Henry VIII at 40
Portrait of Henry at about age 40 by Joos van Cleeve.
Portrait of Henry at about age 40 by Joos van Cleeve.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Kublai Khan
Basic information, significant dates, and useful books and websites about Kublai Khan
Basic information, significant dates, and useful books and websites about Kublai Khan
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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..
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.
Castle Terminology Quiz
Castle Terminology Quiz The construction and use of castles required a host of terms to describe their
Castle Terminology Quiz The construction and use of castles required a host of terms to describe their
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.
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.
St. Augustine Quotes
A collection of quotations written by St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential philosophers in medieval thought.
A collection of quotations written by St. Augustine of Hippo, one of the most influential philosophers in medieval thought.
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.
Henry VIII as a Child
Portrait of Henry as a child by an unknown artist.
Portrait of Henry as a child by an unknown artist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles - Abelard and Heloise
Free jigsaw puzzles of Abelard and Heloise at the Medieval History site.
Free jigsaw puzzles of Abelard and Heloise at the Medieval History site.
Alexandria
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was a Greek center in Egypt. In the early Middle Ages, Alexandria was a center of Arian heresy and underwent invasions by Arabs.
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was a Greek center in Egypt. In the early Middle Ages, Alexandria was a center of Arian heresy and underwent invasions by Arabs.
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 Bad Old Days - Weddings
Whether or not brides bathed more than once a year, and why they carried flowers at their weddings. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
Whether or not brides bathed more than once a year, and why they carried flowers at their weddings. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
Charlemagne Quiz
The Charlemagne Quiz Charlemagne Study Guide Here are ten questions to test your knowledge of the
The Charlemagne Quiz Charlemagne Study Guide Here are ten questions to test your knowledge of the
Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr was the closest friend and companion of Muhammad and the first Muslim caliph. He was one of the first men to convert to Islam, and was chosen by the Prophet as his companion on the hijrah to Medina.
Abu Bakr was the closest friend and companion of Muhammad and the first Muslim caliph. He was one of the first men to convert to Islam, and was chosen by the Prophet as his companion on the hijrah to Medina.
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.
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.
The Bad Old Days - Tomatoes
Why tomatoes were sometimes considered poisonous in the late Middle Ages. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
Why tomatoes were sometimes considered poisonous in the late Middle Ages. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
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.
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.
Catherine of Aragon
Catherine was the first wife of Henry VIII of England. Her refusal to go quietly when Henry sought to annul their marriage and the political connections that bolstered her position played a significant role in Henry's break with the Catholic Church.
Catherine was the first wife of Henry VIII of England. Her refusal to go quietly when Henry sought to annul their marriage and the political connections that bolstered her position played a significant role in Henry's break with the Catholic Church.
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 Egbert of Wessex
King Egbert of Wessex helped make Wessex such a powerful kingdom that England was eventually unified around it.
King Egbert of Wessex helped make Wessex such a powerful kingdom that England was eventually unified around it.
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.
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.
The Liz Quiz
Test your knowledge of Queen Elizabeth I in this quick quiz.
Test your knowledge of Queen Elizabeth I in this quick quiz.
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.
Medieval Atlas - Period Maps
An index of maps created during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps created during the Middle Ages.
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.
The Dream of the Rood
The Old English lyric The Dream of the Rood is the earliest English dream poem to be found in written form. The Dream of the Rood was first discovered on the Ruthwell Cross.
The Old English lyric The Dream of the Rood is the earliest English dream poem to be found in written form. The Dream of the Rood was first discovered on the Ruthwell Cross.
The Medieval Child - Life for the Infant in the Middle Ages
The care and attention given infants in the Middle Ages.
The care and attention given infants in the Middle Ages.
Statue of Mary Magdalen
Painted and gilded wooden carving of Mary Magdalen.
Painted and gilded wooden carving of Mary Magdalen.
The Carmina Burana
The Carmina Burana is a collection of plays and songs found in a medieval German manuscript.
The Carmina Burana is a collection of plays and songs found in a medieval German manuscript.
General Crusades Books
Books that focus on the Crusades in general, and are not limited to a single Crusade.
Books that focus on the Crusades in general, and are not limited to a single Crusade.
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.
Bad Old Days - Introduction
A popular net hoax purports to provide facts about the Middle Ages that explain the origins of phrases and customs. Your Guide offers contrary evidence for your perusal.
A popular net hoax purports to provide facts about the Middle Ages that explain the origins of phrases and customs. Your Guide offers contrary evidence for your perusal.
Four Evangelist Symbols from the Book of Kells
Public-domain images of the Four Evangelist Symbols from the Book of Kells, free for your use, here at the Medieval History site.
Public-domain images of the Four Evangelist Symbols from the Book of Kells, free for your use, here at the Medieval History site.
Alfred the Great
Alfred (also spelled Aelfred) was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule in the process. For his military skill, his administrative acumen, his promotion of learning and his achievement in uniting virtually all of England, Alfred is the only English king to be tagged "the Great."
Alfred (also spelled Aelfred) was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule in the process. For his military skill, his administrative acumen, his promotion of learning and his achievement in uniting virtually all of England, Alfred is the only English king to be tagged "the Great."
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.
The Medieval History Starter Quiz - Question Two
The Medieval History Starter Quiz Question 2 The western portion of the empire may have fallen, but the
The Medieval History Starter Quiz Question 2 The western portion of the empire may have fallen, but the
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.
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.
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
The Bad Old Days - Canopy Beds
The real development of canopy beds in medieval Europe. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
The real development of canopy beds in medieval Europe. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of the Balkans - Medieval Balkan History in Maps
An index of maps depicting all or portions of the Balkan peninsula during the Middle Ages.
An index of maps depicting all or portions of the Balkan peninsula during the Middle Ages.
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
Portrait of Cardinal Wolsey at Christ Church by an unknown artist
Portrait of Cardinal Wolsey at Christ Church by an unknown artist
This Date in Medieval History - July 1
Events that took place on July 1st throughout medieval history.
Events that took place on July 1st throughout medieval history.
Medieval Herstory Quiz
Medieval Herstory Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of women in the Middle Ages.
Medieval Herstory Quiz Here are ten quick questions to test your knowledge of women in the Middle Ages.
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.
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.
Medieval Atlas - Maps of London - Medieval London in Maps
An index of maps depicting London throughout the Middle Ages.
An index of maps depicting London throughout the Middle Ages.
Portrait of King Edward I of England
A public-domain image of King Edward I of England, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain image of King Edward I of England, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
The Spread of the Black Death through Europe - Page Six - Italy
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page six depicts the swift and deadly spread of the disease through Italy.
A series of maps by your guide depicting how the dreaded 14th-century plague spread through Europe. Page six depicts the swift and deadly spread of the disease through Italy.
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.
The Bad Old Days - Floors
Dirt floors and the use of straw in the Middle Ages. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
Dirt floors and the use of straw in the Middle Ages. Part of your Guide's refutation of the infamous Bad Old Days net hoax.
Medieval Atlas - Map of England - 700
A map of England after the English Conquest, c. 700.
A map of England after the English Conquest, c. 700.
Heraldry Quiz II - Charges
Heraldry Quiz II: Charges A dragon is a dragon and a lion is a lion, but not all charges have such straightforward
Heraldry Quiz II: Charges A dragon is a dragon and a lion is a lion, but not all charges have such straightforward
Portrait of Vlad Dracula
A public-domain portrait of Vlad Dracula, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
A public-domain portrait of Vlad Dracula, free for your use at the Medieval and Renaissance History Portrait Gallery.
The Medieval Child - Child Mortality in the Middle Ages
The dangers of medieval childhood, estimated death rates, and the attitudes of medieval parents towards the loss of a child.
The dangers of medieval childhood, estimated death rates, and the attitudes of medieval parents towards the loss of a child.