Consisting of twenty-four video lectures taught by Professor Sally Vaughn, this course discusses the origins, development, and results of the crusades from the eleventh through the thirteenth centuries.

This site has a very interesting description of the Crusades from an objective viewpoint. Read about the impact of Christian-Muslim conflict in the Middle East during this period. Original text from that time is also included.

The text of 3 U.S. Supreme Court cases on Free Speech during WWI. These cases deal with literature criticising the U.S. involvement in WWI. Includes the text of the Espionage Act under which war protesters were arrested.

This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University's Medieval Sourcebook, covers the Fifth Crusade or the Crusade of Frederick II.

Large map of 12th century Europe and the Christian states in the East during the Crusades. From the historical maps in the Perry-Castaneda Collection.

This site contains a translation of a letter which was written during the Sixth Crusade in 1249.

This site from the Fordham University is a primary source document, written by Odo of Deuil, concerning the events of the Second Crusade, led by King Louis VII of France.

A timeline beginning in 587 B.C.E. when the Jews are exiled into Babylonia through persecution under the Roman Empire on through the Crusades, World War II up to the construction of the "Separation Wall." This thorough resource follows...

Students research the math and physics behind various weapons used during the crusades to write an illustrate articles to add to a class book.

A thorough chronology of the Second Crusade, from inception to defeat.

This ebook version of G. A. Henty's Winning His Spurs: A Tale Of The Crusades has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.

This ebook version of G. A. Henty's The Boy Knight: A Tale Of The Crusade has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.

Fordham University provides a collection of writings about the crusade, covering the Fourth Crusade from its initial events to its conclusion.

A class that is available online includes the following Study Units: The Creation of Outremer, Outremer through the Fall of Edessa, Jerusalem Lost, Crusading Fervor, The Last Years and After. Other helpful pages offer timelines, maps,...

This site covers the Fourth Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.

This site covers the history of the Second Crusade in-depth. It is broken down into several categories for easier reading.

Boise State University covers much of the aftermath/results of the Second Crusade.

This site from the Boise State University contains a brief summary of the history of Venice during the 1200 era.

Scroll down to find a detailed story of Mary Elizabeth Lease. One of her speeches is quoted at length.

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.

This site describes the Arabic view of the Crusaders and their struggles they faced. A great look into the less studied realm of the Crusades.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson designed to understand perspectives of Muslims and Christians during the First Crusade. Access primary source documents and a PowerPoint presentation to aid in discussion.

A history of the religious, politic an military movement of the Crusades.

A detailed description of the Crusaders' struggle to capture Antioch.