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Medieval How To's
So the local mall doesn't sell the items you're looking for? Do it
yourself with these how to's.
A simple bodice ,
The Tunic,
Biblical Variations
for Tunics, The
Skirt, Drawstring
Breeches, A Pouch,
Simple Cloaks,
A Tabard,
The Shirt or
Chemise,
A Mask,
The Sash. All of
these and much more can be found at
Textiles. A few more
I've found, How to make
Mail Armour,
Strangeblades and more chainmail making,
A few medieval braids,
Cloak
making guide.
Griffon's Medieval
Manuscripts
Allow us to introduce you to the wonderful domain of affordable art. We
invite you to explore the world of 12th to 16th century illuminated manuscripts
and create a link to the romantic medieval times.
Who Wants to be a Medieval Millionaire?
Think you know medieval trivia? Try these
15 questions of increasing difficulty. You could win a million imaginary
deniers!
More:
Quizzes -
from your Guide
Notable Figure Links
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Alcuin of York
The short biography of the medieval scholar is supplemented by references
to related articles, teaching resources and a downloadable poster of the
mathematician himself.
Aryabhata the Elder Read about Aryabhata's contributions to the study of geometry and astronomy, or link to a bibliography of books and articles on the subject. Charlemagne A biographical sketch of the medieval ruler describes the major accomplishments of his reign as Holy Roman emperor. Charles Martel: The Hammer of Franks A family tree of the eighth-century figure known as the King of Franks. Eleanor of Aquitaine (~1122-1204) The featured noblewoman at Joan's Favorite Royals and Links is Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine, a bon vivant of the Middle Ages. Female Heroes: Women in World History Curriculum The women profiled include Eleanor of Aquitaine, Melisend (Queen of Jerusalem) and Anna Comnena (Byzantine historian). |
John Lackland (1199-1216 A.D.)
The youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane, and signatory to the
revolutionary legal document known as the Magna Carta, is profiled by
Britannia Internet.
Roger Bacon The medieval mathematician was famous for applying geometry to further the study of optics. Saint Joan of Arc (1412-1431) Follow the tragi-heroic life of the patron saint of France, who is also known as Jeanne d'Arc. Thomas a Becket A casually written history of the archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered by four knights acting under the authority of Henry II in the 12th century. Warrior Kings and Princes 1066 to 1422 This historical site catalogs the great leaders and fighters of the Middle Ages, from William to Conqueror through Henry V. Includes special sections devoted to related topics, including armies, castles and heraldry. |
The Black Death
"The plague came to Europe in the fall of 1347. By 1350 it had largely passed
out of western Europe. In the space of two years, one out of every three people
was dead." "Between 45% and 75% of Florence died in a single year. 1/3 died in
the first six months. Its entire economic system collapsed for a time." "In
Venice, which kept excellent records, 60% died over the course of 18 months:
500-600 a day at the height." Find out more at these excellent web sites....
The Black
Death |
The Church's Involvement in the Bubonic Plague |
The
Bubonic Plague Bibliography |
Discovery Online - The Black Death |
Pestilence Tyme: England During the Plague 1348-1350
Medieval Movies
A nice quiet night snuggled up with your significant other watching
medieval movies? Ah thou art one after mine own heart.
Check the sources
with over 200 titles to choose from.
Medieval Games
Java Othello,
Java Nine
Men's Moris', or
Java Nim Skulls over the internet?! Or maybe Tarot cards are more your
thing, check here.
Tafl (pronounced TAH-bl) An
Ancient Viking Siege Game - dates back to before 400 AD, and was played
throughout Scandinavia, Iceland, Germany, England, Wales and Ireland.Oh, and
here's the Medieval & Renaissance Games
Home Page. And yet another
Medieval Games
page.
Fact Or Fiction
Quick question, when you think medieval, what persons name quickly pops to mind?
Correct, Arthur, the one and only king of Camelot. But was he a real person, or
just a fictional character? Read the
Arthurian FAQ
for some answers that may surprise you.
Medieval Wedding
Planning a wedding in your near future? Why not do it the way of lords and
ladies of times past. To make the arrangements visit
Medieval/Renaissance Wedding
Information.
Ancient Greek Mythology
The Titans, also known as the elder gods, ruled the earth before the Olympians
overthrew them. The ruler of the Titans was Cronus who was de-throned by his son
Zeus. Most of the Titans fought with Cronus against Zeus and were punished by
being banished to Tartarus. Sound interesting? Go to
Greek Mythology Link
Society for Creative Anachronism
Enough of this reading, what you really want to do is live out your fantasy. Am
I right? The SCA, is an international
organization dedicated to researching and recreating pre-17th-century European
history. It's not just a job it's an adventure!
Kyl's Medieval and Fantasy Clip Art Aye, here there be Dragons! and Scots, and warriors, tents, suns, stars, castles, jousters, and nearly anything associated with all things medieval and not-so-medieval. I wish to provide the best source of Period clipart available.
Rosalily's RenFest
Regalia In these pages, I have some of my favorite pictures, copies of "The
Knight After", my list of insults, links to other favorite sites and more things
of interest
Medievia In their own words "Medievia,
simply put, is the most exciting, enjoyable, and dynamic multi user game in
existence."
Renaissance Magazine Yep, they
finally got a web site up. Here you can find information on, and how to
subscribe to a very excellent magazine. Oh yes, I'm a subscriber.
The Ring of Steel
A combat group which combines acting with fencing, martial arts, dance, and
music.
Bodger & Grift Words of wisdom from
THE TWO STRANGEST MEDIEVAL GUARDS ON THE NET
Lone Keep Internet Medieval information
and links, as well as other cool stuff.
The Authorative
Source for AD&D, Warcraft, and other games.
The Jester's Court
Fine period music and story telling from many folk traditions
Renaissance Faire Home
Page A reference for people who work at Faires
The following links were derived from Hypertexts
Written by Students at Millersville University. There is an incredible amount of
information here.....
Medieval Art
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Medieval Domestic Life
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Medieval Faith & Religion
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Medieval Guilds & Economics |
Medieval Science and Mathematics |
Medieval Health & Healing
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Medieval Law & Politics |
Medieval Literature |
Medieval Warfare |
Medieval Music |
Medieval Philosophy
The British Monarchy The official Web
Site
Royalty in History A very
informative site of, well, uh, some very strange people.
Queen Elizabeth I
(1533-1603) "I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have
the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too."
Old English at The University of
Virginia Here, not only can you learn about and/or brush up on your Old
English tongue, but you can also listen to wave files with examples that tell
you how to do it correctly.
RENAISSANCE LINKS A
collection of over 90 links to renaissance sites on the internet.
The Friesian Horse Friensian horses are direct descendants of the horses
that medieval knights used to ride into battle.
The
Renaissance Book Shop has hundreds of book on all aspects of renaissance and
medieval life
Medieval Timeline Reference A
simple history timeline continually updated.
Camelot International is a marketing
company with offices in Bedfordshire, England and Michigan, USA, but this site
is one of the best I've seen.
Non-English Font Archive
A collection of many types of fonts including English/ Old English, Runic
alphabets, Celtic, etc.
EXCALIBUR
HOTEL and CASINO King Arthur's time comes alive! Excalibur, the world's
largest resort with 4,032 rooms in four 28-story towers, offers complete dining
and entertainment on four levels.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
You are about to experience the magic, the mystery, and the majesty of North
America’s #1 Dinner Theatre, the Show that has thrilled more than 15 million
visitors, the Show that has become a Legend.
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Medieval Christmas The concept of observing Christ's birthday goes way back -- in fact, the origin of the English word "Christmas" is found in the Old English Cristes Maesse (Mass of Christ). Take a moment to view Christmas in the Middle Ages? Many of the customs we observe today originated in the middle ages. To learn which traditions were practiced (and which foods were eaten) visit about.com's Medieval Christmas Traditions page. Also, this isn't medieval related but Christmas clipart may come in handy. |
Renaissance Trivia A man of
stature's yearly income was around 5 pounds (about $8.33 in today's money).
People were shorter and smaller in the 16th century; the average man was 5 feet
3 inches tall and weighed 135 pounds. Anyone over 6 feet was considered a giant!
These and more from the Kansas City Ren. Fest, follow the link.
Sir Clisto Seversword's Tome
of Adventure & Knowledge With several chapters under his table of contents,
Sir Cristo has gone to great lengths to provide a grand source of information.
Hypertext Medieval Glossary As part of their continued commitment to bringing the Middle Ages to the Internet, we are proud to present the largest general medieval glossary on the Internet!! Also see Glossary of Castle Terms
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