Medieval+Europe

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BrainPop on the Magna Carta Ask Miss F. for the username and password

Facts on File - use the Encyclopedia and Almanac to research medieval Europe. If you need help, ask an adult.  [|Medieval Sourcebook] - one of the finest resources collection on the web. This link leads //directly// to the maps page. You can view maps of Europe by year. You can also find excellent primary sources if you investigate the website. Created and maintained by Fordham University.

 Helpful Websites  [|EMuseum] - learn about four specific realms during the middle ages: the knight's realm, the merchant's realm, the peasant's realm, and the nun's realm. Created by Minnesota State University Mankato.

European Trade - explains European trade, trade routes, and merchants during the Middle Ages. Created by the University of California, Santa Barbara.

[|Feudal life] what was life like during the Middle Ages?

[|Kidipede: Middle Ages] - Facts of Kids! Timelines, environment, government, religion, clothing, people, science, language, literature, food, economy, sports, games, art and architecture.

[|*Medieval Times*] medieval history, as written by a class from the Elanora Heights Primary School.

Middle Ages Index - informative links on various aspects of medieval life.

[|Renaissance websites]

Black Death (Bubonic Plague)

Knights and Warfare The Medieval Knight - created by OracleThinkQuest. This explains the three types of fighters in the Middle Ages, what they wore, how they became a knight, and how they fought. Weaponry is also discussed. Royalty

media type="custom" key="6259191" [|Historic Tale Construction Kit] - using images and text from the Bayeaux Tapestry, construct your own medieval scene. Categories of pictures include folk, the brave, beasts, buildings, and miscellaneous (think trees). You must have the latest flash plugin though!

Gardening! 

[|The Medieval Garden Enclosed] - this blog, brought to you from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Cloisters Museum and Gardens, focuses exclusively on medieval gardens, and plants of the magical and medicinal sort.

[|The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Cloisters Museum and Gardens] - Explore Medieval Europe at this fantastic site. Family note: the Cloisters hosts several family friendly gallery workshops throughout the year. Visit the website for more information.