Over the next 36 lectures, we will explore medieval social and cultural institutions and the historical events that shaped this incredibly important period in human history.

The term ‘medieval’ suggests a cultural ebb between two great waves of change and development, yet this period saw the evolution of most of the major political, religious and social institutions that still …

We have organized this text in a modular format, with a general introduction to each topic, a timeline and relevant maps, several primary documents to help students to better understand the time period, and …

The Middle Ages is a period in European history from about the 400s to 1400 A.D. During these years, also known as the Medieval period, Europe evolved from ancient to modern times. This gradual …

Although the term Middle Ages covers the years between 500 and 1500 throughout the world, this timeline is based on events specifically in Europe during that time. Barbaric invasions (350 - 800 …

Written by leading international scholars and incorporating the very latest research, the History is the essential reference tool for anyone interested in the medieval world. In seven volumes it presents a …

But in medieval times there was no fire department to summon to a chimney fire, no police department to catch thieves, no ambulance to transport the sick. Also missing were sanitation services, a …