The Middle Ages

Page Updated December 2024

A Boke of Gode Cookery This site by James Matterer discusses myths and realities about medieval cooking. The author includes recipes for experienced cooks and beginners. While preparing a feast or a simple dish, students can learn about medieval daily life.

Africa, to 1500 Aksum to the 800s, ancient Ghana, Mali, empire in Central Africa, empire in Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Muslims in East Africa, and Benin expands and sells slaves to the Portuguese.

Ancient Indus 90 Slides Tour  The Indus Valley Civilization was the world's first great urban civilization, which was located in what are now Pakistan and western India. Take a tour of this ancient culture with Jonathan Mark Kenoyer, one of its foremost scholars.

Annenberg/CPB - Feudal Life, The Middle Ages  Religion, clothing, health, the arts and town life during the Middle Ages.

Castles of Britain  This site documents the history of castles, life in a castle, castle jobs and much more.

Crusades  A detailed history of the Crusades.

Internet Medieval Sourcebook  This site provides advanced papers and essays relating to Medieval history covering a broad range of topics. You will have to scroll down the site for a short while before you begin to see the information resources.

Medieval and Renaissance Food and Feast Image Collection  These illustrations of food and feasting are from authentic period sources. These are the true images that our Medieval & Renaissance ancestors created depicting the food & feasting, the taverns & feast halls that enriched their daily lives.

Medieval Crusades  This site explores the various facets of the Crusades which lasted about 250 years.

The Village of Wichamstow  Travel to this virtual medieval village to learn about life in the Middle Ages.

The Walled City of Carcassone  Located 500 miles SW of Paris, this walled city is an excellent example of a medieval town. The site is available in several languages including English.