Europe in the Middle Ages
This unit focuses on the development of European civilization during the Middle Ages in Europe. The social studies focus will include geography, feudalism, chivalry, Norman Conquest, growth of towns, England, and plagues from the time period of 400 A.D. to 1500 A.D.

Feudalism in Japan and Europe: A Webquest
You are about to travel back in time and across the continents to examine two distinctively different cultures with a similar social structure. This will not be an easy assignment, and at the end you must judge which system had greater negative consequences upon the people, culture, and future development of the region. So hop aboard, pack a lunch, put your thinking cap on, and get ready for some history!

Medieval Times to Today
In this lesson from Discovery, students trace the medieval trade routes of Europe and Asia, identify important commodities traded during the Middle Ages; and describe some of the uses of commodities in the Middle Ages.

Welcome to the Middle Ages
The fascinating facets of medieval times that draw us into the past.

The End of Europe's Middle Ages:
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries. Produced at the University of Calgary, The End of Europe's Middle Ages is designed to assist those students engaged in Renaissance, Reformation and Early Modern studies who lack a background in medieval European history. The tutorial is presented in a series of chapters that summarize the economic, political, religious and intellectual environment of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.

The Gutenberg Bible at the Ranson Center
The Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin has created an engaging site about the Bible and the printing process. OF special note is the "Anatomy of a Page" section where varied pages in the Gutenberg Bible explored and explained.

Voices of the Powerless: The Peasant's Revolt
This audio-episode deals with the Peasants' Revolt that began in the Essex village of Fobbing in May 1381. Supported by men from nearby villages the rebellion had begun. 

The Monarchs of England
The site contains biographies and portraits of kings and queens who have ruled England since 829. Links to other websites appear next to the biographies.

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