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Jack Wolcott: Vide Occasions: Theatre History on the Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site offers links to the history of British theatre including the Classics, Medieval and Renaissance, Elizabethan, 17th, 18th, 19th Century, Contemporary, and Non-Western theatre. It also provides links to theatre...
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Western Michigan University: Richard Rawlinson Center: Anglo Saxon Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about Anglo Saxon studies and research from the Richard Rawlinson Center. The page provides a wide range of links to different medieval resources.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Travel, Trade and Exploration in the Middle Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
Medieval Europeans were fascinated by the lands that lay beyond their own continent. This article looks at the real and imaginary travels of explorers and tradesmen through works including The Book of John Mandeville, The Travels of...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Decorating the Book

For Students 9th - 10th
Some medieval readers preferred pretty pictures and shiny decorations in their books. Not only did the sparkling page appeal to them, it also proved their economic status, or that the gift they gave was special. View pictures of this...
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British Library: Discovering Literature: The Life of the Anchoress

For Students 9th - 10th
During the medieval period, hundreds of women chose a life of prayer and contemplation, shut up alone in a cell. This article explains the path to becoming an anchoress, how anchoresses spent their days, and what medieval texts such as...
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Dream Visions

For Students 9th - 10th
The dream vision as a form was as popular in the late medieval period as the novel is today. From courtly comedy to social critique, via feminist polemic, this article explores some of the most captivating works of the medieval period.
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Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Development of New Trading Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the development of medieval trading cities.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Myths, Monsters and the Imagination

For Students 9th - 10th
A shadowy man-eating monster, a strange green knight, and fictional accounts of journeys around the world: investigate the boundaries between the real and imaginary in medieval literature.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Faith and Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
From stories of saints and demons to reflections on life and death, God and salvation: discover how medieval literature navigates matters of faith and religion.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Gender and Sexuality

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine representations of gender, sex, and relationships in medieval literature, from the works of women's writers to tales of courtly love to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Language and Voice

For Students 9th - 10th
From the development of Old and Middle English to the innovations of William Caxton and the printing press: explore language and voice in the medieval period.
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature: Collection Items

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover a wealth of literary manuscripts and early print editions from the medieval period.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Financial Institutions

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of medieval financial institutions.
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British Library: Discovering Literature: Heroes and Heroines

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover some of the earliest heroes and heroines in English literature, from Beowulf to King Arthur. What are the typical characteristics of a medieval hero, and what can this reveal about society in the Middle Ages?
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British Library: Learning: Medieval Realms

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-illustrated and colorful site about various aspects of the Middle Ages. Find sections on the death of Thomas Becket, A Book of Hours, Medieval Patterns, and Medieval Women.
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British Library: Learning: Medieval Realms

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-illustrated and colorful site about various aspects of the Middle Ages. Find sections on the death of Thomas Becket, A Book of Hours, Medieval Patterns, and Medieval Women.
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Medieval

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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Internet Shakespeare Editions: Art in Renaissance England

For Students 9th - 10th
Topics available from this page include Medieval art, Renaissance art, Raphael: Italy comes to England, Later Renaissance art, Art in northern Europe, and Art in England. All of these topics are discussed in light of Shakespeare's life...
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Sweet Briar College: Art History Resources on the Web: Early Medival Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to examples of and resources on the art and architecture of the early medieval period.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Swords

For Students 1st - 7th Standards
History for Kids presents general information on swords of the Middle Ages, including types of swords and parts of a sword. Teacher resources include links to worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Armor

For Students 1st - 7th
History for Kids presents article on the various components of armor in the Middle Ages. The site teaches about mail and plate armor and describes how they are made. Links to teacher resources includes worksheets, activities and quiz.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Architecture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Resource for teachers and students on the architecture of the Middle Ages teaches us about the dwellings of both nobility and peasants and tells about the style of Gothic and Romanesque churches. Site includes links to activities,...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Medieval Literature

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
History for Kids presents information on literature of the Middle Ages including the mechanics of language and the alphabet as well as the stories that were popular. Includes links to activities, worksheets and quizzes.

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