Archive for November, 2006

Happy Birthday, Gregory

Bishop and historian Gregory of Tours wrote a history of the Franks in the 6th century, and is believed to have been born on November 30, sometime around 538. Find...

Medieval Clip Art

Medieval Atlas - Spread of the Black Death 1349

Knight Life #6: The Castle through the Ages

The evolution of the medieval castle.

Heloise - Scholar - Philosopher - Abbess Heloise of the Paraclete

Who's Who in Medieval History - Pope Gregory VII

Basic information and useful websites about Pope Saint Gregory VII.

The Medieval Child - Apprenticeship in the Middle Ages

Learning a trade and the life of apprentices in medieval times.

This Date in Medieval History - September 25

Events that took place on September 25th throughout medieval history.

The Diabolical Black Death Quiz - Question One

The Diabolical Black Death Quiz Question 1 Contemporary chroniclers tended to exaggerate the number of

The Medieval History Starter Quiz - Question Three

The Medieval History Starter Quiz Question 3 After the Roman Empire collapsed in the west, many Barbarian

Frequently Asked Medieval History Questions

Frequently asked questions about medieval history, from your About.com Guide

Medieval Atlas - England after 886

A map depicting the political divisions of England after the year 889.

Medieval Gifts Online

Gifts to delight a history buff or draw someone into the marvelous world of medieval history.

Medieval Gift Books

Four Evangelist Symbols

Public-domain images of the Four Evangelist Symbols from the Book of Kells, free for your use, here at the Medieval History site.

Alfred the Great - King Alfred of Wessex and All England

Alfred was the King of Wessex who resisted Danish incursion and united much of the individual English kingdoms under one rule. The promotion of learning was also important to Alfred.

Charles Martel - Frankish Ruler

Charles Martel became Mayor of the Palace of Austrasia and succeeded in reuniting the Frankish realm.

King Henry VII of England - Henry Tudor

King Henry VII of England was an able administrator, known for his extreme frugality.

Castle Books

These books offer background history of castle evolution, architectural explorations, info about life in castles, how they were built and used for defense, and much more.

Siege Engines and Trebuchets

Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles - Abelard and Heloise

Free jigsaw puzzles of Abelard and Heloise at the Medieval History site.

Medieval Atlas - Maps of Russia - Medieval Russian History in Maps

An index of maps depicting all or portions of Russia during the Middle Ages.

Medieval African History - Africa in the Middle Ages

Pope Innocent III

Pope Innocent III was one of the most powerful and influential popes of the Middle Ages.

Kublai Khan

Basic information, significant dates, and useful books and websites about Kublai Khan
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