Durham Cathedral & Castle
Centre for Law and Computing of the University of Durham, United Kingdom
http://www.dur.ac.uk/event.durham/vrtours/castle/
Have you ever wanted to visit a real medieval castle or cathedral? At this site, you can do just that. The site provides virtual tours of a nine-hundred-year-old cathedral and of a castle built by William the Conqueror in 1072. Photographs and text allow you to explore fun and interesting areas, such as the monastery and the castle keep. Other tools like a timeline and a glossary will help you to better understand these two fascinating locations. This site is useful for learning more about Lesson 2: The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe and Lesson 3: The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe.

EMuseum: Medieval Europe
Minnesota State University at Mankato
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/index.shtml
Become a knight, peasant, merchant, or nun and travel through medieval Europe! Begin by selecting "Second Floor" and then the "Medieval Europe" exhibit. Visitors will explore the daily lives of different individuals and see the world through their eyes. The merchant discusses inventions and town life, while the peasant talks about farming and medicine. This site applies to many lessons in the unit, and is an especially good resource for Lesson 3: The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe and Lesson 4: Life in Medieval Towns.

The End of Europe's Middle Ages
University of Calgary, Canada
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/endmiddle/
The Black Death gave us the phrase "avoid it like the plague" and the children's nursery song "Ring Around the Rosie." You will learn this and more by taking this tutorial designed to give a background in medieval history. The topics include economy, church, literature, arts, music, and much more. This comprehensive site is full of detailed, informative text and is complemented with helpful maps. A valuable resource for those who want an overview of the whole unit, the site particularly highlights the content of Lesson 5: The Decline of Feudalism.

The Glory of Byzantium
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Byzantium/byzhome.html
Designed with artifacts from the museum's collection, this site will take visitors through the history of the Byzantine Empire. Besides viewing works of art, visitors can read about the empire's origins and neighbors, utilize a timeline of Byzantium through the ages, and find teacher resources. Primary sources are nicely integrated throughout the site, making it a worthwhile visit when studying Lesson 6: The Byzantine Empire.

Gode Cookery
Godecookery.com
http://www.godecookery.com/
Do you know what blawmanger is? How about wardonys in syryp? Both were popular dishes prepared during medieval times. At this site you will find a wealth of information on medieval and Byzantine cuisine, cookbooks, and recipes, as well as primary sources on dinner manners and eating. There are also sections on such topics as pilgrimages and the Black Death. The site is packed with information and is a worthwhile stop for those who want to explore the edible side of medieval life. This site is useful for the entire unit, and especially for Lesson 4: Life in Medieval Towns and Lesson 5: The Decline of Feudalism.

The Middle Ages
Annenberg/CPB Learner.org
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/
Try your hand at medieval medicine! By considering various ailments at this site, you will learn how medieval doctors treated their patients. Other topics are explored as well - feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, arts and entertainment, and town life. Like the medicine pages, these sections have interactive games that help bring life to the history. The site is engaging and easy-to-use. The informative and clear text makes this site a good tool for many lessons, especially Lesson 3: The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe and Lesson 4: Life in Medieval Towns.

NetSERF
http://www.netserf.org/
NetSERF is a wonderful resource for anyone researching this time period. The site is a database of over 1800 continuously updated links on medieval topics. There are many categories of links outlined for research that will grab your attention, but don't ignore the glossary of terms and news articles. This site is excellent for locating biographies, primary sources, and literature pieces. Particularly helpful are the resource links for the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War, both of which are covered in Lesson 5: The Decline of Feudalism.

Regia Anglorum
http://www.regia.org/main.htm
This English organization reenacts battles and medieval life for educational purposes, special events, and movies. Focusing on the period between 950 and 1066 C.E., Regia Anglorum brings you a "breath of the past." Viewers visit the virtual estate of Wichamstow to learn about the lives of people at this time. Go into the house of the glassworker, baker, or potter. Join the fisherman at the quayside. The text is easy to understand and is brought to life by photographs of Regia Anglorum's members in action. This site is beneficial in studying Lesson 2: The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe

WebChron: The Web Chronology Project
North Park University of Chicago, Illinois
http://campus.northpark.edu/history//WebChron/index.html
This site contains a series of hyperlinked chronologies and articles created by the university's history department for its students. There are many types of chronologies, and some are specific to a geographic region, a religion, or a specialized topic such as literature. The content is mostly text, and the vast amount of information is cleverly organized into a series of outlines. You can see events and people in a matrix of time and place, as well as how other regions' histories are connected to one another. The Mediterranean Basin Chronology is valuable for Lesson 1: The Legacy of the Roman Empire, and the Russia and Eastern Europe Chronology is helpful for Lesson 6: The Byzantine Empire.