Medieval History

Some innovative castle designs by my middle school students, Samuel E. Shull Middle School, Perth Amboy NJ 2017 After watching the video of David Macaulay's Castle, my students designed their own fortresses. They tested the defensive walls by building catapults with popsicle sticks, rubber bands and spoons and firing mini marshmallows at their creations to see how many could land inside. Caerphilly Castle was built in the thirteenth century. It is the largest castle in Wales. To learn more…

Timeline for the Middle Ages from 500 A.D. to 1500 A.D. Summary of Events Timeline Timeline Key Dates Middle Ages Timeline of Key events Middle Ages History Timeline of Key Events 1066 -1154 1066-1087 The reign of King William the Conqueror The Battle of Hastings and the defeat of Harold Godwinson

Knights Templar in battle

1. In the medieval ages, book owners would chain their books to the shelves and curse them to prevent theft.

Movies are a great tool for teaching history to middle and high achoolers! Here are my favorite medieval history movies.

01. In the 12th century, Bologna had up to 180 towers as high as 97 meters which made it look like a medieval manhattan. #history #manhattan #usa #america #unitedstates #12thcentury #1100s #vintage #vintagelook #classic

The 13th century allegorical Trinity shield, BL Harley 3244, fo.28r