When knights and castles served kings and queens, a feudal system employed peasants and vassals. Uneducated people used art to learn stories they could not read for themselves. This collection is about life in the Middle Ages.
Facing execution because of the whim of a dictator, Boethius was alone in the world. It was the 6th century, and he was trying to make sense of ...
The Fordwich Custumal is a document which sets-forth the laws and customs of the port town of Fordwich, England during medieval times.
This map shows the disputed territories of France, in 1429. It also depicts the first campaign of Henry V whose exploits are still famous, thank...
This image depicts the handwriting of Edward of Woodstock, later known as The Black Prince. It is online, courtesy the British Library.
What is an "indulgence," that slip of paper which played a role in the Reformation started by Martin Luther? Have a look and learn some background.
Image of Lawrence Nowell's self-portrait from his 1564 pocket atlas.
Florence is located northeast of Siena, Italy, as depicted in this map of Italy. Note the location of Venice - to the north, on the Adriatic Sea...
This map depicts the location of Kent, in southeastern England. The county - known as "The Garden of England" - is located east of London. Clic...
This illuminated text - of The Knight's Tale - is a page from the Ellesmere Manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It is currently maintained...
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