Renaissance Italy
The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Italy during the Late Middle …
The Hundred Years’ War
When England’s King Edward III claimed to be King of France, the Hundred Years’ War began in 1337. The Hundred Years’ War …
The Black Death
In the late 1340′s, the Black Death spread like wild fire throughout Europe. It was a result of a virus carried by …
12th Century Europe
The 12th century in Europe was known as the High Middle Ages. Western Europe was undergoing social, political and economic transformations as …
Medieval Japan
The imperial family of Japan emerged around the year 700, but until 1868, the royal family had high prestige but little power. …
City Centers of Medieval Europe
The City Centers of Medieval Europe map includes a colorful labeled teacher’s map and an unlabeled student map that the child can …
Medieval China
The grandson of Genghis, Kublai became Khan in 1260 and assumed the role of Emperor of China, establishing the Yuan Dynasty, which ruled …
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire existed during the 13th and 14th centuries, and was the largest contiguous land empire in human history. Genghis Khan …
The 1st, 3rd, and 4th Crusades
Along with other sovereign rulers of England and France, Eleanor of Aquitaine and her son, Richard the Lionhearted, lead the charge during …
Norman Conquest
The Norman conquest of England was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army of Norman, Breton, and French soldiers, …