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Art, Literature, Music & Religion

Art Glass World

Searchable site specializing in stained art & art glass. Includes free patterns

Art of Renaissance Science

On-line resource for art, math, and science of the Renaissance

Altramar's Instruments

Information & sounds of medieval instruments

Catholic Encyclopedia

On-line version of the Catholic Encyclopedia. Includes saints, canon law, names of popes and an alphabetical link to topics.

Celtic Gods

Listing & legends of Celtic gods.

Celtic Gods & Mythology

links to individual Celtic gods & myths.

Changling Legends from the British Isles

Multiple links to articles on faeries, fairy folk, changlings and folklore of British Isles.

Cornish Folklore

Information on the Piskies (Pixies), Faeries, Knockers and the Small People of Cornwall, England.

Creating French Culture: Monarchs & Monasteries

Library of Congress information on power of the monarchs & monasteries 8th-15th centuries

Creature Index

An A-Z listing of mythical creatures. Includes faeries, gnomes, gargoyles, dragons, trolls and many more.

Creatures at the IMA

Great website on dragons from the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Dragons

Introduction to types of dragons

Encyclopedia Mythica

links to Celtic, Arthurian and many more myths from around the world

Faery Circles

Pictures, lore & legends of Fae's

Folk & Fairy Tales

Encyclopedias, journal articles and web links to folk & fairy tales.

Folklore & Mythology

Selection of manuscripts on WWW concerning mythology & folklore with emphasis on Germanic & English tales.

Gargoyles

Images & information on gargoyles

Grove Dictionary of Art Online

The most comprehensive online reference resource for all aspects of the visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the present day. (Available only on LCS computers.)

Grove's Dictionary of Music & Musicians

This dictionary includes every type of music from ABBA to Zydeco and biographies Roy Acuff to Giuseppe Verdi. This database is available only on LCS Computers with unlimited users.

Joan of Arc Center

Information and links to the life & legend of Saint Joan of Arc

Legends and Folklore Oh My!

links to myths & legends around the world. Includes gargoyles, Scottish tales, dragons and legends of Cornwall.

Luminarium.org

Medieval, Rennaissance & 17th century literature. Includes biographies of authors and samples of works.

Medieval.org

Resources on medieval music & instruments

Medieval & Renaissance Music

Provides history & timeline for both Medieval & Renaissance music Includes lists of literature & manuscripts resources for more information about the music of this time.

Medieval & Renaissance Musical Instruments

Links to information on musical instruments used in Medieval & Renaissance.

Medieval Women Writers

Women writers of the Middle Ages include secular, saints and women in religious vocations and materials concerning women.

Myths and Legends from Ancient Times to the Space Age

Links to creatures & folktales from around the world.

Realm of the Fae

A pictoral encyclopedia of faeries. Includes faeries from the realms of air, earth, water, and fire

Renaissance Dance

links to dance steps & history from the Institute of Historical Dance

Timeline of Art History

Eight different geograhic aspects of Medieval European Art from the Metropolian Museum of Art.

Yahoo! Index to Faeries

Multiple links to webpages on faeries, spites, changlings and folklore.

Architecture & Science

Medieval Art, History and Architecture

Virtual tours of castles and catherals plus great links to stone carvings in catherals.

Art of Renaissance Science

On-line resource for art, math, and science of the Renaissance

Build a Medieval Castle

Make your own model medieval castle -- a learning activity that teaches about history, feudalism and life in the Middle Ages.

Castles Guide from about.com

On-line resources for castles around the world and general information on castles including history, terminology & architecture.

Herb BookShelf

links from about.com on Herbs & Herbal Medicine

Herbs For Life

Links to alternative medicines using herbs

Medieval Science

Links to a variety of topics related to Medieval Science. Includes Alchemy, Botany, Astronomy, Museums, Mathematics and Medicine.

Clothing & Food

Costumer's Manifesto

Costume history & images

History of Costumes

On-line version of 19th century costume books. Includes fashion thought the ages from Egypt to Russian folkdress of late 19th century

La Couturier Parisienne

Over 60 orginal patterns from 1800-1920's, plus study of fashion in timelines & period articles from 1400's to present.

Gwalhafad's Costume Guide

Beginner's guide to medieval costumes

Medieval Domestic Life

Includes links to different towns ordinances & customs.

Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage

Includes recipes, images and information on food from the Medieval/Renaissance time period. Includes European & Islam dishes

French Resources

French Medieval History

Links to websites on French medieval history including historical maps and specific battles. (In French).

My French Dictionary

Picture dictionary of everyday items

Tennessee Bob's Famous French Links

Links to French books, radio, TV, music, culture, art, tourism and language (including education).

1066, Battle of Hastings & the Bayeux Tapestries

Battle of Hastings, from BBC

Information on the Battle of Hastings and Norman Conquest including battle plans and why Britain lost.

Battle of Hastings according to Orderic Vitalis

A description of the battle from Norman church historian, Orderic Vitalis

Battle of Hastings

Descriptions of events that lead to the Battle of Hastings and a new king for England

Battle of Hastings

Information on events before, during and after the 1066 Battle of Hastings. Includes timeline, history quiz and biographies of key people.

Battle of Hastings

information with links to key battle elements like Harold, Doomsday book, William, Duke of Normandy,Bayeux Tapestries, modern day view of battlefields and more.

Battlefield Britain: Battle of Hastings

Information from BBC program which includes legends and myths of the battlefield and more.

Bayeux Tapestry in quick time VR Panorama

Includes quick time clips of the Bayeux Tapestries depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest of England

Bayeux Tapestry

A short history of Bayeux Tapestries

Bayeux Tapestry Flashcards from Quia

Flashcards with revelant information on the tapestries and its history

Bayeux Tapestry Concentration & word search from Quia

Concentration game and word search both need java scripts to work applet

Bayeux Tapestry from Wikipedia

Origins, history and mysteries surrounding the tapestries

Britain's Bayeux Tapestry

The story of the tapestry and information on the replica housed in the Museum of Reading

Conquest and Resistance-England 1066-1088

information on English resistance to William taking over the country after the Battle of Hastings.

Essential Norman Conquest

Real timeline of Norman Conquest of England in 1066 includes information on clothing, sights, sounds and Bayeux Tapestries.

Invasion of England, 1066, from Eyewitness to History

Information on the Battle of Hastings and the Bayeux Tapestries

Norman Conquest

links to worksheets, information and searchable links on 1066

Norman Conquest

links to games, battle plans and Bayeux tapestries and more

Medieval Sourcebook: the Battle of Hastings, 1066

information from eyewitness accounts of the battle

 

Norman Conquest, about.com

links and information of the 1066 Norman Conquest of England

Secrets of the Norman Invasion

includes information on the Bayeux Tapestries, Doomsday book, and Hastings battle plans

Viking Involvement in the Norman Conquest

Information on how the Viking raids on England help the Norman invasion

William the Conqueror

Biographical piece from Catholic Encyclopedia on the Norman to stormed England in 1066

William the Conqueror

A description of the childhood & life of the great norman duke

William the Conqueror

Includes description of William life and links to the Battle of Hastings. Also links to more information on key people and places in William's life.

William the Conqueror

timeline of William's reign as William I of England from 1066 to 1087

Knights, Heraldry, Family Crests & Coat of Arms

Arador Armour Library

photos and information on all types of armour

Crusades

links to different Crusades & crusading orders

Cyndi's List of Heraldry

includes links to family crest, coat of arms & family names

Fleur de Lis.com

history of fleur de lis plus information of coat of arms symbols

Genealogy surnames Resources

links to name origins & meanings

Guillim's Display of Heraldry

A complete transcription of John Guillim's 1611 book.

Heraldry & Coat of Arms

links to crests, heraldry symbols & family crest from about.com

Heraldry Game

Free on-line heraldry game. Learn about Shields, Knights and Heraldry. Role-play as a young aristocrat, recognizing friends and enemies.

Holy Grail

Information as to the legend, history and images of the Holy Cup.

Knights Templar

Includes information on history, mysteries, myths and dictionary of templar knights

Knights & Armor

Links to knight life, orders, armour and chivarly.

Knights Templar

Links to history, costumes and myths of the Knights Templar.

Knights Templar, UK Order

Official site for the United Kingdom order of Knights Templar, includes history

Latin for Non-Latinist

Links to mottos in Latin & English

Medieval Armour

photos and information on armour, swords and weapons.

Craftsmen

Bygone Arts

information on calligraphy, jewerly/armour, weaving, toiletries and clothesmakers

Haber & Brandner

Information on different types of metals used throughout history

Medieval Art Glass

information on art glass and people who create it

Medieval Woodworking

information on medieval furniture and techniques to create it

Medieval Woodworking, Will's Homepage

Projects, research and plans for woodworking in manner of Medieval Times.

Nobel Order of Chivalry

Information on different guilds

Spanish Resources

Medieval Iberia: Spain, Portugal

Links to information on castles, kings, history and culture of Spain in the middle ages.

Medieval Spain

links to information on Spain during the middle ages

ORB Spanish Literature

Information on Spanish literature in the Middle Ages plus addtional links at bottom of article

Si Spain

Information on Spanish history, language and culture

General History & Resources

K-12 TLC Guide to Middle Ages

Links to history, castles and literature of middle ages. (LCS user id)

BBC's History of Norman Conquest

Links to topics through out history including church & state, society & economy, wars and conflicts, science and discovery, culture & community.

Chaucer & Medieval Studies

Links to works of Chaucer, Medieval women, drama & art of middle ages & more

Early British Kingdoms

The only Web Site totally dedicated to the Early Celtic Kingdoms of the Island of Britain & Europe.

History Channel

Historical information world wide

Kids Connect: Middle Ages

Information of a variety of topics centered around Europe during the Middle Ages

Labyrinth WWW Homepage

Complete listing of information about medieval studies on the web. Indexed by subject & language.

Medieval Europe

University of Evansville website on Medieval Europe. Includes literature, images, important dates, chronology, reference links and selections of Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica.

Medieval European History

Links people, events and history of Medieval Europe

Medieval History

Links to numerous topics of middle ages.

Medieval History Link Page

Links to medieval history from About.com. Includes daily life, armor, castles, crusades, Joan of Arc, religion, military history, and many more.

Medieval Sourcebook

Includes links to maps, general history, exploration, church history and saints for many countries.

Medieval Times

Site for Medieval Feast. Includes armory index

Medieval Times Web Quest

Site to find information on Origin of Castles; Knights; Feudal Life & Intro to Middle Ages

Medieval World

Links to art, architecture, places, people, daily life, warfare & weapons, literture and much more

Middle Ages

links to clothing, King Arthur, history, feudalism, knights, chivalry, lesson plans, vocabulary, medieval feasts and more

Middle Ages Resources at Questia

books and journal articles online, some may need subscription to view.

Middle Ages: Twelve Activities Take Students Back in Time

Lesson plans and activities

Ohio Renaissance Festival

Information on the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg, Ohio

ORB: The Encyclopedia of Medieval Studies

Links includes topics of towns, religion, art, religion, and culture

Worlds of Late Antiquity

This is a home page for miscellaneous materials relating to the culture of the Mediterranean world in late antiquity (roughly 200-700 C.E.). Includes additional reference links

WWW Medieval Resources

Links to different resources related to medieval times.

Clip Art Sites

Armourers Ring Clipart

clipart of armour

Badger's Medieval Clipart Page

Animals, gargoyles, coat of arms

Clipart Castle

Be patience, slow to load

Medieval Clip Art

Listing of clipart sites on armour, castles, food, people and more

Medieval Macabre

clipart of supernatural and fantasy

About.com:Border Graphics

search in "find it now" under Celtic graphics or medieval graphics.

Teacher Curriculum Guides

Days and Days of Knights: A Unit on the Middle Ages

Lessons and activities to enrich Middle Ages unit for all age levels