Middle Ages: (noun) The period in European history between antiquity and the Renaissance, often dated from A.D. 476 to 1453.

Medieval: (adjective) of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or in the style of the Middle Ages, as in medieval architecture.

NetSerf: http://www.netserf.org/

Over 1,600 annotated links on the Middle Ages, categorized by subject (archaeology, architecture, art, Arthuriana, civilizations, culture, drama, history, law, literature, music, people, philosophy, religion, science and technology, and women). The "Research Center" links include archives, libraries, articles and papers, associations, organizations, societies, bibliographies, and conferences and seminars. Other points of interest are top medieval sites and a glossary. Note: not updated since 2003 but still in good shape.

Learner Online: http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/

Portrays every day life in Medieval times and contains sections on feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts & entertainment, and town life. Each section has an essay with links to related sites. Several also offer an interactive quiz or activity. From Annenberg/CPB Projects Learner Online site.

Medieval Technology Pages: http://scholar.chem.nyu.edu/tekpages/Technology.html

The Medieval Technology Pages are an attempt to provide accurate, referenced information on technological innovation and related subjects in western Europe during the Middle Ages. There are several ways to access this information. The most direct method is through the Subject Index which provides direct access to all the technology pages. Many of the articles are also present in a historical Timeline. And material can be found by examining the References which back-reference all articles through the sources used.

Medieval Art and Architecture: http://www.pitt.edu/~medart/

A collection of architectural images of France and England in the Middle Ages. Includes maps, floor plan, photographs, a brief descriptions of the buildings, and a glossary.

Knighthood and Orders of Chivalry: http://www.heraldica.org/topics/orders/

Devoted to "knights and knighthood, as well as the related concept of order of knighthood, both in its original form as a medieval institution, and its modern form as an award of merit." Contains information on women and knighthood in the middle ages, the orders of chivalry, and the legitimacy of orders. From Heraldica.

Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments: http://www.chronique.com/

Read how a squire was trained, how a coronation ceremony was conducted (in both modern and Middle English), or what the code of chivalry is. See photos of arms and armour (some reproductions), view the complete text of the Magna Carta, and a biography of Charlemagne by Will Durant. A special Chivalry Kidzone is also offered; plus extensive glossaries on Arms & Armour and Knighthood, Chivalry, & Tourney ; and tournament and jousting rules. Many of the documents are contemporary to the Middle Ages. Perfect site for re-enactors.

Mostly Medieval: http://skell.org/explore/sitemap.htm

"Here you will find information on heraldry, myths and legends, religion, medicine, and other aspects of life in Britain during the Middle Ages." The site includes a calendar of holy days and festivals, ballads with synopses, and clip art. "The majority of the information contained in these pages is the result of research undertaken prior to and continued during the writing of a novel set in 13th century Scotland."

Internet Medieval Sourcebook: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html

A huge collection of full and excerpted texts in translation. These primary source documents have been collected and organized to be of use in the classroom.

Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies: http://labyrinth.georgetown.edu/

For medieval scholarship and research. From early music FAQs and The Digital Beowulf Project to classical literature in old Norse, there's a enormous array of links at this searchable site.

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Medieval Europe: http://eawc.evansville.edu/mepage.htm

University of Evansville maintains this site.