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Ducksters: Biographies for Kids: Saint Francis of Assisi

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the biography of Saint Francis of Assisi from the Middle Ages on this site. Find more information about Catholic friar who took an oath of poverty.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by The New Advent. This historian and church person and writer is covered in a detailed biography of his life. Read about his works and the effects he had on those he came into contact with. Please note that...
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Rice University

Galileo Project: Historical Overview of the Inquisition

For Students 9th - 10th
This article defines an inquisition, which is a legal proceeding of the Catholic Church and not restricted to a particular institution such as the Spanish Inquisition.
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Other

An Introduction to Early Modern European History

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.
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Ets: "The Summa Theologica" by St. Thomas Aquinas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents the entire text by Aquinas in translation. It covers material from the explanation for the existence of God to treatises on law and justice.
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Personal Site: The Missal

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice description of the Catholic Mass as it was practiced during the Medieval period in Europe. The central event of the Mass was the Eucharist. The "Missal" refers to the complete service book for the mass.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Les Tres Riches Heures Du Duc De Berry (Book of the Hours)

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text and artwork of a Medieval book known as a "book of the hours". It was a collection of written and visual materials dealing with each liturgical hour of the day. They were hand-made and are quite rare. This example was...
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Medieval Painting in the South of France

For Students 9th - 10th
This website shows through paintings, the daily life, visit of the chapels and religious life in the Southern Alps (South of France).
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University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame: Specimen Pages From the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Notre Dame provides an easy guide to understanding the complex Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas. It does not cover all of his work, but the main tenets such as Aquinas's views on the Scripture and...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Which Famous Cathedral Collapsed?

For Students 9th - 10th
After looking at four photos of cathedrals, try to choose which one fell and see if you can determine, from the pictures, why it might have collapsed.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: The Medieval World

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover facts about Medieval Europe by examining feudalism and towns.
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The History of Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed history of the Italians and their role in European history.
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Curated OER

Unesco: France: Episcopal City of Albi

For Students 9th - 10th
On the banks of the Tarn river in south-west France, the old city of Albi reflects the culmination of a medieval architectural and urban ensemble. Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its church are testimony to...
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Curated OER

Unesco: Italy: Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568 774 a.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...

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