Medieval HistoryMedieval history is a diverse and expansive field. Covering around a thousand years worth of history, the Middle Ages witnessed the fall of Rome and the coming of Renaissance, religious reformation and modern science. But it was not without serious accomplishments and rich drama of its own. Our current lesson offerings focus mainly on the early Church, the Germanic successor kingdoms of the Roman empire, and some of the political and social structures that developed alongside them. Of course, there will be many more topics covered in the future, and we look forward to any suggested materials you'd like to see offered. Red titles are currently available, and black ones are in the works, so stay tuned for future releases. A growing archive of primary and secondary source research links is located below the lessons.
For topics pertaining to medieval literature and philosophy, please check out the resources currently available on those pages as well. |
Tutorial Series
Introductory Topics
1. Political & Managerial Upheaval 2. Agricultural Transformation & the Decline of Learning 3. Feudalism or Manorialism, Part 1 4. Feudalism or Manorialism, Part 2 5. Feudalism or Manorialism, Part 3 6. The Importance of the Stirrup Politics, Law & Society 1. The Nature of Ancient German Society 2. Early German Society & Law 3. The New Germanic Kingdoms 4. Colonization, Migration & Conversions 5. Charles Martel & the Borders of Christendom 6. Charlemagne -- The Holy Roman Empire 7. The Carolignian Renaissance 8. Birth of the Medieval University Invasions & Conquest 1. Who Were the Vikings? 2. The Devastation that Followed 3. European Responses to the Viking Threat 4. The Huns 5. The Mongols |
The ChurchThe Inheritance of An Empire
1. The Four Core Characteristics 2. From Secular to Spiritual Preeminence 3. Responding to Collapse 4. Organizing Coherent Faith 5. The Church Fathers Monasticism 1. Introduction: Monasteries & the Coming of Monks 2. The Early Search for Purpose: Hermits & Scholars 3. The Early Search for Structure: St. Benedict's Code 4. Monasticism, St. Jerome & the Vulgate 5. The Venerable Bede & the Writing of History 6. The Growth of Irish Monasticism 7. Reform at Cluny 8. Reform Continues: Cistercians, Mendicants, Dominicans & Franciscans 9. Women & Monastcism |
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