Hildegard von Bingen was a profound medieval mystic who scribed and illustrated her visions in a book titled Scivias. Given the intersectionality of religion and gender during the medieval period, Hildegard is important to study because she retained divine authority in her works that lent them credibility in the eyes of the monastic world. In this video learn about mysticism and the prophetess Hildegard von Bingen while understanding the complexities of medieval society. 

This video briefly introduces the causes, developments, prominent figures, and historiography of the 12th-century renaissance. In particular, the video highlights the contributions of Adelard of Bath, an English philosopher and natural scientist, who embodies the 12th-century spirit of intellectual curiosity and cross-cultural interaction.

This video provides an overview of the significance and legacy of Charlemagne. It examines where Charlemagne expanded his empire and his primary method of imperialism. The primary sources provide two authors’ characterizations of Charlemagne through the lens of religion. 

A video introduction to some of the Early Islamic coins kept at the vault at Princeton University Library.

This collaborative website is devoted to epics from across the globe, including epic narratives in theatrical dramatizations, puppetry arts, music, visual art, and film. It aims likewise to showcase websites and teaching resources developed by colleagues featuring both oral and literary epics, from the ancient world to today.

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View a collection of digitized manuscripts found in Leiden University Libraries Digital Collections. 

View a video comparing two retellings of the story of Orpheus, the medieval romance poem "Sir Orfeo" alongside the 2019 French historical romance film Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Video by Rachel Linn Shields. 

Access a resource that catalogues the people, places, and practices of the Medieval Middle East.

Access a reference sheet for understanding common symbols found in early medieval Latin manuscripts. 

Access publications in the field of medieval manuscript studies. 

View an exhibit on the New Testament Book of Revelation through medieval and Renaissance objects produced after about 1100 C.E.

View extensive bibliographies on early, late antique, and medieval Christian apocrypha (anonymous and pseudepigraphical narratives, gospels, and epistles). 

Listen to a a podcast series delving into the history, legacy and future of the Bayeux Tapestry. 

Discover the entire Bayeux Tapestry following online the 70 meter-long embroidered canvas which tells the story of the conquest of England in 1066.

View a video exploring the history of a monastic archive and its holdings. 

Listen to a podcast discussion of the Life and Passion of William of Norwich, with suggested readings. 

Browse illuminating articles about how to get the most out of new and old technologies in the classroom, with many practical activities for busy teachers. 

View an engaging window into daily life in Cairo for wealthy and poor, including living conditions, work, religious piety, and ideas about violence in history. 

View reliable resources about the Magna Carta, from the Magna Carta Trust site; created to commemorate the Magna Carta's 800th anniversary and the document's enduring legacy in European democracy.

View a video by Gina Brandolino comparing the medieval tale Beowulf with the movie Alien (and Aliens).