Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation
Provided by the Medieval Sourcebook, this site offers a modern English translation of the "Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation," Books 1 through 5.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Bede Life of St. Cuthbert
Complete translation of Bede's "The Life and Miracles of St. Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindesfarne," preceded by background information on Bede and Cuthbert.
Society of Archbishop Justus
Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk, Scholar
A biographical sketch of the 8th century Old English writer Bede, best known for his History of the English Church and People.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Venerable Bede
This NorthPark University site provides information regarding the life and works of St. Bede, "the father of English church history."
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Caedmon
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Anglo Saxon poet, Caedmon, including "Caedmon's Hymn of Creation."
Other
St. Bede a Biography by Catholic Community Forum
A biographical note on St. Bede (672-735), the monk, scholar, and author who wrote about history, rhetoric, mathematics, music, astronomy, poetry, grammar, philosophy, hagiography, homiletics, and Bible commentary.
Other
The Venerable Bede: Biography
Biographical note on the Venerable Bede, a monk and historian who lived from 673 C.E. until 735 C.E.
Other
Study Questions: Ecclesiastical History & Caedmon's Hymn
Medieval English literature course study questions that provides excellent critical thinking on Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People" and Caedmon's "Hymn."
University of Toronto (Canada)
Selected Poetry of the Venerable Bede
Link from here to Bede's Death Song, in original and modern language. Also includes a biographical overview.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Bede's "Historia Ecclesiastica"
This site provides an introduction to "The Conversion of Edwin" and "The Poet Caedmon" from Bede's "Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum" (Ecclesiastical History of the English People).
Other
The Legend of Camelot
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
Other
Hail, Harbinger of Morn, by Bede
This site provides a translation of the hymn, "Hail, Harbinger of Morn," written by the Venerable Bede. No commentary.
Other
The Cyber Hymnal: The Venerable Bede 673 735
This site provides a brief biography of St. Bede, plus links to two of his hymns.
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Saint Bede Confessor, Doctor of the Church
Biography of St. Bede, followed by the preface to the "Ecclesiastical History of England" and another excerpt in modern English.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Bede
Familiarize yourself with the life and works of Bede. This source contains a quick fact sheet, a short biography, and links to related articles, collection items, and works.
Other
Bede the Venerable: Priest, Monk, Scholar
This site provides a few notes on the life and accomplishments of St. Bede, some scriptural references, and a related prayer.
Other
The Ecole Glossary: The Venerable Bede
Biographical note for the 8th century monk-historian Bede, who wrote some of the first important texts in Old English.
Other
Bede the Venerable, Priest, Monk, & Scholar
This site provides a moderate-length biography, one of Bede's hymns, and a related prayer in traditional and modern language.
Other
Leicester University: Alcuin and Bede: An Introduction
Surveys the life and work of two 8th century English monks whose scholarship and writings preserved learning during the European Dark Ages.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Venerable Bede
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...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Bede, the Venerable
Encyclopedia entry for the English scholar who wrote a history of the early centuries of Anglo-Saxon England and an encyclopedia which consisted largely of excerpts from Pliny the Elder.
Curated OER
Icon of St. Bede the Venerable
This site provides a few notes on the life and accomplishments of St. Bede, some scriptural references, and a related prayer.
Curated OER
Bede in His Scriptorium
This site provides a few notes on the life and accomplishments of St. Bede, some scriptural references, and a related prayer.