Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Fief Ceremonies, 12th Century
This Fordham University site describes the ceremonies in which fiefs were granted to vassals in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Medieval Society Serfdom
This article from the Boise State University focuses on serfdom and its practice during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pre Colonization European Society
The Church, disease, and large urban centers dictated societal structure in European societies before the colonization of the New World. Read more about Europe during the Middle Ages.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance: Plague Begins
Describes the society of the Middle ages and the effect of the Plague on these societies of the Renaissance.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Homage Ceremony
Contains the text of an account of an actual homage ceremony performed during the Middle Ages.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 1 Quiz
Five question quiz tests your knowledge of culture and change in the Middle Ages.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Medieval World
Discover facts about Medieval Europe by examining feudalism and towns.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Tax Liberties to London
This resource presents the original text of a negotiated system of taxation between the city of London and King Henry I.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Grant of Land for Gild Hall of St. Omer
Presents the original text of a grant by a local lord to township in order to build a guild hall for commercial transactions.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Chivalry
A concise overview of the practice of chivalry towards the end of the middle ages.
Other
Hemyock Castle: Feudal, Medieval, and Castle Terms
A comprehensive vocabulary list for terms extracted from medieval days.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Fiefs and Jurisdiction
Contains primary accounts of the reasons for granting European Medieval fiefs.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Door in the Wall" Teacher Guide
"The Door in the Wall" Teacher guide includes brief synopsis, author biographical sketch. list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Other
International World History Project: Castle Life
What would your day be like living in a castle during the Middle Ages? From waking up to a bugle to attending to a tournament, follow the day of a feudal baron and his wife.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Europe on the Brink of Change
From a chapter on "The Americas, Europe, and Africa Before 1492," this section describes the European societies that engaged in conversion, conquest, and commerce and discusses the motives for and mechanisms of early European exploration.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Black Death
The story of how the Black Plague killed hundreds of millions during the Middle Ages, of how it spread, of attempts to cure it, of life during the Plague, the breakdown of society, religious interpretations, ethnic conflict, and a...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Ancient and Medieval Europe
Created for the high school student who is taking classes in European history.
Other
Northern Fortress
A great description, history, maps, photos, and reviews of the northwestern fortresses of Finland and Russia. Many of these fortresses or castles date to the 12th and 13th centuries.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William I of England
William I of England (1027 - 9 September 1087), better known as William the Conqueror, was Duke of Normandy from 1035 and King of England from 1066 to his death. To claim the English crown, William invaded England in 1066, leading an...