middle ages, 600-1500

Examines the role of the Church in the Middle Ages, discussing the influence of religion in society, and the multiple duties of priests in the community, and looking at the significance, construction, and administration of cathedrals.

Presents a short study of the development of Monasticism and the Monastic life, and examines ancient monasteries, early monastics, Viking attacks on monasteries between the eighth and tenth centuries, and more.

Examines the beginnings of the Christian Church, its growth and spread, its problems, and its triumphs.

Presents a history of the Christian church during the Renaissance period from 600 to 1500 A.D.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical peasant in medieval civilization, discussing houses, childhood, church, marriage, land, the manorial court, work, family, sickness, money, entertainment, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Text, illustrations, and primary source quotes provide an overview of the life of a typical nun in medieval civilization, discussing birth, childhood, education, the nunnery, daily life and routines, personal possessions, death, and other related topics, and including a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Examines the influence and practice of religion in the Middle Ages, focusing on Christianity, with discussion of Judaism, Islam, heretics, and Crusaders. Includes a dissection of a gothic cathedral.