Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation
Provided by the Medieval Sourcebook, this site offers a modern English translation of the "Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation," Books 1 through 5.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Caedmon
Here is detailed information on Caedmon, author of biblical poems. The information is mostly taken from what Bede wrote about him, telling of his life, his poetry, and the scholarly debate about his works. Please note that "The Catholic...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Bede Life of St. Cuthbert
Complete translation of Bede's "The Life and Miracles of St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindesfarne," preceded by background information on Bede and Cuthbert.
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Digital Collections: Beowulf: A New Translation for Oral Delivery
This resource contains not only the full text of Beowulf, but also an audio stream of the translator, Dick Ringler, reading the poem.
BBC
Bbc: History: Ages of English Timeline
Interactive timeline breaks the history of the English language into ten periods. For each period, you can learn some history, hear a sample of the language spoken as it would have sounded at the time, learn how the language was changing...
Other
Stockton College: The Battle of Brunanburh
This site contains information regarding the Old English poem, The Battle of Brunanburh. This site contains valuable background information, translations, and text.
Other
Versions of the New Testament
The New Testament was originally written in Greek, and this site explains the distinctions of each of the different translations. Very extensive.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Beowulf: Background of the Epic
This lesson focuses on the definition of the epic and how Beowulf fits the definition. It provides links to a variety of translations of Beowulf, commentary on the translations, the complete text, an abridged text, and an audio version...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: A Brief History of English
This tutorial focuses on the historical development of the English Language; it provides an historical account of the effects of conquerors and immigrants on the English language beginning with the Celts in 500 BCE and continuing until...
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Two Strong Women
This unit features Aethelflaed and Anne Askew, two women from two different periods of England's history, who demonstrated great strength and fortitude in their respective eras. Identify similarities and differences of the women and...
W. W. Norton
Norton Anthology: The Linguistic and Literary Contexts of "Beowulf"
Use these online resources from the "Norton Anthology of English Literature" to provide both depth and breadth to your understanding of the poem "Beowulf," whether you are a student reading it for the first time or a teacher preparing to...
Other
University of East Anglia: Norfolk's Forgotten Town: Roman Caistor St Edmund
Site explores the once bustling town of Caistor St. Edmond in southern England. Originally the city area was settled by the Iceni, a native Celtic tribe, and then the Romans, and then finally the Anglo-Saxons. The ruins here are well...
Other
Dumfries and Galloway Museums Services: Discover the Dark Ages
Online exhibit of artifacts from Britain's Dark Ages, 410-1160, provided by the Dumfries and Galloway Museum Services. Each image is accompanied by a description and directions to the site of the artifact.
McMaster University
Beowulf in Hypertext: Introduction Hwaet!
This site gives facts about the original Beowulf manuscript, its authorship, and its ties to archeology and culture. One may also read Beowulf in Old English or its translation to Modern English along with summaries of text portions and...
Britain Express
Britain Express: Alfred the Great Biography
This site provides information regarding Alfred the Great, including a short biography with related links. Includes basic but also specific and little-known information about Alfred the Great and the time period during which he lived.
BBC
Bbc History: History Trails: Conquest: The Norman Yoke: Symbol or Reality?
Article answers the question of whether the Normans put England under a brutal yoke of control or was this more of a myth created much later after the fact.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Internet Medieval Sourcebook: Internet Medieval Source Book
The Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies provides excerpted and full-text Medieval documents in English translation and in original languages as well, such as Beowulf and the Song of Roland, the lives of the saints, and so on.
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghous: Lit2 Go: Beowulf
This is a poetic translation of "Beowulf," complete with footnotes. The text can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or PDF format.
BBC
Bbc: History: Ages of Treasure Timeline
Students examine archaeological sites and treasures from Britain's past. The resource consists of an interactive timeline, learning game, articles, and related links.
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.
BBC
Bbc: History Trails: Conquest: William the Conqueror: A Revolutionary
Seven-part biography of William examines the new order brought to England by the Normans.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Internet Medieval Sourcebook
The Fordham University Center for Medieval Studies provides full-text medieval sources. For example, the full text of "Beowulf" can be found here.
Society of Archbishop Justus
Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk, Scholar
A biographical sketch of the 8th century Old English writer Bede, best known for his History of the English Church and People.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Germanic Tribes
Gives information on the main Germanic tribes of the third and fourth centuries: the Franks, Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Burgundians, Vandals and Lombards.
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