Medieval
Medieval Links
- Dominion & Domination of the Gentle Sex The day-to-day lives of medieval women of all classes and callings.
- Matrix: Resources for the Study of Women's Religious Communities Collaborative effort by an international group of scholars from a range of disciplines, the aim of which is to document the participation of Christian women in the religion and society of medieval Europe.
- Women Left Behind (Women in World History Curriculum) A look at the impact of the Crusades on women.
- Melisende's Women of History Biographies of some of the fascinating women who have graced the pages of history.
- Medieval Women Websites Review of web resources on women and medieval studies.
- Medieval Women Overviews of ordinary women's lives during this period, as well as biographies of Hildegard von Bingen and Julian of Norwich.
- Women in Medieval Deccan Status of Women in 14th Century South India. Outlines specific traditions practiced in medieval regions.
- Medieval Women Writers Resources to help incorporate texts by medieval women writers into elementary through intermediate Latin or French classes. Includes texts by Hrotsvit of Gandersheim, medieval Latin poems, Christine de Pizan, excerpts from medieval French and Occitan women writers, an annotated Vulgar Latin Grammar, selected songs of the trobaritz, and Marie de France.
- Lucrezia Borgia Lucrezia Borgia was considered the most ruthless of Italian Renaissance noblewomen. Essay written by Martina Bexte.
- Female Heroes from the Time of the Crusades Short bios on notable women. Scroll down to see those from the time of the crusades.
- Women in the Medieval Guilds Essay by Lady Magdelene Saunders (Edinburgh University Medieval Society).
- Women Artists - The Medieval Period Women artists, self-portraits, and representations of womanhood from the Middle Ages to the Present.
- On-line Reference Book: Women's Studies Links to primary sources, teaching resources and on-line bibliographies on medieval women.
- Anglo-Saxon Women: More than just Frithuwebbas An article from the students and faculty of Anglo-Saxon Studies at the University of Georgia. "Frithuwebbas" denotes peaceweavers.
- The Witching Hours Starting point for research about the European witch trials of the Medieval and Renaissance periods (1100-1700 AD). Fully footnoted.
- Medieval Womens Choir Home page for the Medieval Women's Choir, an early music performing ensemble.
- International Marie de France Society Aims to establish friendly and productive exchanges between scholars interested in Marie de France and the anonymous lays.
- Medieval Feminist Index Index of publications on women, sexuality and gender in the Middle Ages.
- German Women in the Reformation Information pertaining to daily life, gender roles, education, and contribution of German women during the Reformation movement. Includes links and biographical information.
- Women in Medieval Guilds Essay by R. G. Ferrell, exploring some of the roles played by women in the structure and functioning of guilds.
- Bibliiography on Women in Byzantium Comprehensive list of works on Byzantine women, compiled by a group of internationally recognised scholars.
- Women of Arthuriana Reources on roles of women in Arthurian literature.
- Gender and Medieval Studies Group (UK) Organises annual interdisciplinary conferences designed to further the study of medieval gender. The next conference will be 'Seeing Gender: Perspectives on Medieval Gender and Sexuality' at King's College, London (4-6 January 2002).
- Bibliography on Women Writers A comprehensive list of books and articles with information on women writers of the Middle Ages.
- Medieval Women: An Interactive Exploration Explore the life of a woman living in Paris c.1400. Includes sections on the nunnery, the court, the world of work, and a scriptorium which contains music, texts, and images.
- The Apparel of Women A textual analysis of women's apparel and the meanings behind ornamentation/adornment.
- The Beguines Research essay on the history and spirituality of the Beguines, a twelfth-century religious movement.
- Medieval Women and Music Articles on medieval women's involvement in music, from the On-line Reference Book for Medieval Studies.
- Internet Medieval Sourcebook Catalogue of sources relevant to the study of medieval gender roles.
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