Introduction

The Internet Resources

• A Tour of Dolwyddelan Castle - take a tour of a real castle in Wales

• A Medieval World: European Culture in the Middle Ages - Learn about the culture of Medieval Europe, see period art, explore a virtual world, or browse related links.

• Build a Medieval Castle - Freeware (free software) from Owl and Mouse, suitable for classroom or home use.

• Food in the Middle Ages - Tells what people ate during the Middle Ages and describes medieval feasts.

• Magnificent Medieval Times - Elementary school students write about the daily life in Medieval times. Includes information on all people groups, from royalty to peasants.

• The Electronic Passport to the Middle Ages - Guide for middle school students introduces the period. Also provides in-depth information about specific topics such as feudalism, the Vikings, the Byzantine Empire, and the bubonic plague.

• The Middle Ages - This site from Pages Through the Ages includes geography, the crusades, diseases, feudalism, religion, contributions, Magna Carta, kings and Vikings.

• The Middle Ages for Kids - This wonderful site from Portland University gets right to the point with brief presentations of the geography, daily life, religion, clothing, sports of the Middle Ages.

• The Magna Carta - This is the text of the Magna Carta, written in 1215 AD.

• Online Study of Medieval Times - Page lists activity sheets matched to specific Web pages for a study of medieval times.

• Exhibits Collection - the Middle Ages - This interactive exhibit, part of the Exhibits Collection, focuses on life in the Middle Ages. The exhibit explores various aspects of the Middle Ages life- feudal life, homes, clothing, health, arts & entertainment, religion and town life. The exhibit includes activities on cathedrals, clothing, art and medical practices.

• The Church in the Middle Ages - Lists information on churches during the Middle Ages. Also contains a description of several types of words relating to the churches.