PBS
Pbs: Nature: Raptor Force: History of Falconry
A brief introduction to falconry in its historical context, which discusses its popularity in medieval Europe.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Christine De Pisan
Use this site to learn about Christine de Pisan, a writer of the Middle Ages well known for her poems, songs, and ballads.
Other
Waylands: A Brief and Concise History of Medieval Shipping
This article presents information on the development of Keels, Hulks, and Cogs, the ships of Medieval Europe. Includes diagrams, illustrations, and explanations.
University of Oregon
Mapping History: European History
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Medieval Society: Towns
This site from Boise State University contains a comprehensive overview of the towns that existed in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Boston College
Boston College: Romanesque Architecture
This digital archive of architecture is an excellent website that shows slides of Romanesque Architecture.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Introduction to the Renaissance
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Renaissance. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
British Library
British Library: Illuminating the Renaissance: Flemish Manuscripts
A selection of high-quality images from the Flemish manuscripts in the British Library along with a timeline of contemporary European events.
Other
Dick Blick Art Materials Castles Lesson Plan
This illustrated lesson plan could easily fit into social studies or art unit on European castles. Students create a pop-up castle with construction paper and other art materials.
Other
California State Polytechnic University: Medieval Universities
A brief account of the universities established in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Curated OER
Unesco: Italy: Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568 774 a.d.)
The Longobards in Italy, Places of Power, 568 - 774 A.D. comprises seven groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches, and monasteries) throughout the Italian Peninsula. They testify to the high achievement of the...
Curated OER
Unesco: Austria: City of Graz Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg
The City of Graz - Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg bear witness to an exemplary model of the living heritage of a central European urban complex influenced by the secular presence of the Habsburgs and the cultural and artistic role...
Curated OER
Etc: Clip Art Etc: The City of Constantinople (Byzantium)
Byzantine Constantinople had been the capital of a Christian empire, see Christendom, successor to ancient Greece and Rome. Throughout the Middle Ages Constantinople was Europe's largest and wealthiest city, known as the Queen of Cities...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Charlemagne
Statue of Charlemagne, in Paris. At Pepin's death in 768 the kingdom of the Franks included the greater part of what is now France, together with a portion of Germany. This territory was divided between his two sons, Carloman and...