The Middle Ages: The Middle Ages

 What was The Feudal System ?

What was life like in the Middle Ages?

Kings

Read here why it was good to be king.

Then read here why it was NOT good to be king!

Nobles

Would you like to have been a Medieval Noble?

Read this and decide.

Some say nobles were the 'middle men' between the peasants and the royal family.

Knights

Read here about the life of a Knight.

Peasants

Read here and here about the life of peasants.

The Christian Crusades lasted for about 174 years, but only 24 years involved fighting. The map above shows the path of the main 4 Crusades.

What were The Christian Crusades ?

How many were there? Read this article to find out the details of each Crusade and the Timeline of events.

There were more than 56 different battles that took place in the Crusades. Some of the most famous included:

• The battle of Antioch during the first crusade was fought over the city of Antioch.
• The siege of Sidon during the Norwegian crusade.
• The siege of Acre where the crusaders try to gain control of Jerusalem.
• The battle of Hatten.

Richard I was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. Why was he known as Richard the Lionheart? Read about him here and read more about him here.

This article outlines what was gained from the Crusades. Click here to read it.

Check out the video clips on topics such as the plague, seige engines and knights.

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Click here to read about Medieval Monks and Nuns.

What's inside a Medieval Monastery?

Illuminated Manuscripts

What is an Illuminated Manuscript?

What Is Gregorian Chant?

History of Gregorian Chant

Ubi Caritas - An example of Gregorian chant

Dona Nobis Pacem - Gregorian chant

"East to West" episode four

Watch this video about the inventions and achievements of Islamic society in the Middle Ages.