Middle Ages: Grade 7: Digital Resources

This Internet site gives a brief explanation of the Feudal system.

Provides an overview of feudalism and medieval life in Britain.

From attitudes to original sin to the roles of wives, mothers and nuns, Dr Alixe Bovey examines the role of women in medieval society.

Includes Feudalism, Religion, Homes, Clothing, Health, Arts and Entertainment, Town Life

A website about Medieval daily life.

The Church was a powerful force in medieval England. Here Dr Alixe Bovey examines how the Church was organised, why people went on pilgrimages, and what happened to dissenters.

The Black Death was 'a squalid disease that killed within a week' and a national trauma that utterly transformed Britain. Dr Mike Ibeji follows its deadly path.

Read The Black Death: The Greatest Catastrophe Ever
Ole J. Benedictow describes how he calculated that the Black Death killed 50 million people in the 14th century, or 60 per cent of Europe’s entire population.

Overview of the major divisions of medieval art and architecture.

The history of Britain and the aspirations of her Christian communities can be traced in the glorious excesses of the cathedrals. From Norman grandeur to the modern interpretations found in Liverpool and Coventry, explore the changing styles of the cathedrals in our midst.

Explore a number of ancient architectural spaces using QuickTime technology.

Explore Google Earth's interactive site to view Medieval structures - super cool!