Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Middle Ages: Chivalry and Courtly Love
This lesson focuses on Chivalry and Courtly Love in the literary works of the Middle Ages. It includes a list of the vows of chivalry and the rules of courtly love. It features links to information about Medieval Europe, the Vikings, the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: William of Tyre: Latin Disarray
This is a primary source document written by William of Tyre tracing the political problems surrounding Christianity's efforts to regain the Holy Land, at the time of the Third Crusade.
Boise State University
European History: The Crusades: The Fourth Crusade Venice
This site from the Boise State University contains a brief summary of the history of Venice during the 1200 era.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: History Sourcebook: Europe at the Time of First Crusade
Fordham University provides a map showing the layout of Europe during the time of the First Crusade.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: History Sourcebook: Second and Third Crusades
This Fordham University site contains a map which depicts the Second and Third Crusades.
Curated OER
Etc: Europe During the Crusades, 1095 1270
A Map of Europe during the Crusades period showing the various lands and kingdoms including the German Empire, France, Kingdoms of Norway and Sweden, Republic of Novgorod, Kaptchak, Prussia, Saxony, Kingdom of Austria, Lombardia, the...
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: Reception of Crusaders by the King of Hungary
Reception of Crusaders by the King of Hungary.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Urban's Speech at Council of Clermont
Fordham University provides an account of the speech given by Poper Urban II, in which he called for the First Crusade. Urban gave the speech at the Council of Clermont in 1095. This version of the speech is the recorded memory of the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Fall of Jerusalem, 1187
This is a primary source document from the Fordham University, written by Roger of Hoveden, chronicalling the fall of the kingdom of Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Fiasco at Damascus 1148
This is a primary source document, written by William of Tyre and available from the Fordham University, dealing with the events surrounding the Second Crusade.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Pope Innocent Iii: Reprimand of Papal Legate
This is a primary source document written by Pope Innocent III to the Papal Legate in response to the conquest of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: The Decline of Christian Power in the Holy Land
This is a primary source document written by Aymeric, Patriarch of Antioch, to King Louis VII of Franceat the time of the Third Crusade.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Robert De Clari: Capture of Constantinople
This is a fourth Crusade account from Dana C. Munro's late 19th-century translation.
Other
Templar History: King Richard I the Lionheart
An informative chronology of Richard I's life, rule, and role in the Third Crusade.
Other
Islam Project: Maps
A series of historical and near-present-day maps that span Islamic history. Starting with A.D. 750, the maps illustrate both the spread of Islam (from Medina outward to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and other parts of the world) and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Motivation for European Conquest of the New World
God, gold, and glory motivated European nations to explore and create colonies in the New World. This article discusses the Crusades and how they influenced European colonization projects.
Other
History of the First Crusade: Alexius I Comnenus: Appeal to Europe
A description of the Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus' appeal for aid from the West against the threatening Turks.
Read Works
Read Works: Kwan's Crusade
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Michelle Kwan becoming a public diplomat for the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build reading comprehension skills.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Doge Enrico Dandolo Recruiting for the Crusade
An image of "Doge Enrico Dandolo Recruiting for the Crusade", created by Jean Leclerc in 1621 (Oil on canvas).
Curated OER
The 'Holy Innocents' Are Slaughtered
Imagine a multinational army of volunteers marching across a continent with minimal organization and direction to take on the most powerful army in the world. This was the People's Crusade, the First Crusade.
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Antioch Had Formidable Defenses
A detailed description of the Crusaders' struggle to capture Antioch.