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End of Europe's Middle Ages - Richly illustrated tutorial from the University of Calgary encompassing medieval art & architecture, music, literature, feudal life, the church, monarchies & rulers.

Resources to the Middle Ages - A-Z directory by subject including annotated sources of images, history and travelogues on medieval art, castles & cathedrals, history and folklore.

The Disastrous 14th Century - Detailed overview of major political upheavals, the 100 Years War, famines, the Black Death, the Catholic Church's Great Schism, and related effects on art & society.

Satan Triumphant - The Black Death - Chronicling the rise of the plague in Asia and spreading throughout Europe with quotes from contemporary writings, maps & images, its causes and effects on individuals, society and the economy.

Paris at the time of Phillipe Auguste - A look inside the walled city with views to daily life, private houses, hospitals and city government, period maps & illustrations, related bibliography with Web resources to more on Paris in the Middle Ages.

Medieval Crusades - The grand sweep covering more than two centuries of conflict with details on key players, events and locations, a look at period coinage as well as a survey of the crusades in books and film, bibliography & resources.

Castles of Britain - Information on castle construction and defenses with more on drawbridges, dungeons, keeps, provisions, furnishings and daily life in the Middle Ages including photos & illustrations, fun facts & trivia, bibliography.

The Middle Ages - Kid-friendly online tour of how feudal life, religion and health care all played a part in daily life, with colorful detours to medieval town life, art & entertainment, clothing & fashion. Also includes interactive quizzes, related Web resources.

Gode Cookery - A virtual encyclopedia of medieval recipes adapted to the modern kitchen with special focus on period images of food, feasting, farming & agriculture in several galleries.

Medieval Bestiary - A library of images & information cataloging contemporary "scientific" knowledge of the animal world including centaurs, dragons and other mythical beasts.

also see in Architecture -> World's Largest Gothic Cathedrals

Gargoyles of Notre Dame Photo Tour

also see -> Architectural History | Art History

Historical Reenactment | Wine History